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CON TENTS Buzz Coming Clean // 6 Awards // 10 Green Car of the Year // 11 Max + Mark Miller // 12 // 14by How much did you learn from this issue of Das Auto Magazine? TestVW yourForest knowledge taking Das Quiz. When you’ve completed the quiz, unscramble theCarefree letters that appear Maintenance // 15 with each correct answer and enter the word at dasautomagazine.com/quiz for a chance Chattanooga // 16 to win a First Act®guitar. Good luck!

Happy Birthday, Barbie® // 17 Concept BlueSport // 18 VW’s new Concept BlueSport achieves a top speed Through its Carbon Neutral Project, Volkswagen of America

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A new type of tire made from recycled sneakers A soft top that weighs less than 60 pounds

c The 1,000-Acre Woods People need to know // 22 d Highway to Habitat Safety engineered // 24 safety work begins long before tough cell? //engineers’ 26 5 AVolkswagen

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crash-testing prototypes. VW’s process of designing safer

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They test varying levels of impact on scale models of the vehicle (about the size of Matchbox® cars) using proportional amounts of force

Tiguan Efficiency // 33 strive to create a balance between i Engineers deformation and reformation of the exterior Jetta TDI Cup // 34 w Author Ernest Hemingway had a home in Key GTI MkVI //Someday, 36 we may drive cars powered by hydrogen West, which he shared with his wife and a cat 6 fuel cells//instead Eos one-tank trip 42 of the internal combustion engine. with six toes.

The advantages of this technology include brief fueling 2010 Golf // 48 With the redesigned 2010 VW Golf, you’ll find a number times, consistent long-range driving and what else?

Touareg 2 TDI® // 50 of upgrades and changes, including a wider, more stylish t No emissions – just heat and water are produced body, a choice of engines and high-touch interior materials. Routan goes to school // 52 What you won’t find, on the other hand, is: 14 answers // u56 Hydrogen fuel cells can be built using

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Dear Volkswagen Owner We’re happy to bring you the summer issue of Das Auto Magazine as an added benefit of your Volkswagen ownership experience.

In this issue, you can catch up on the latest Volkswagen news as well as discover more about our growing line of exciting products, including the Golf, recently named “2009 World Car of the Year.”

Expert Care of Your Volkswagen Model Our expert technicians are specially trained to care for and repair your Volkswagen model. And we carry the equipment and tools needed to keep your Volkswagen model fine-tuned and on the road. We offer you genuine Volkswagen parts and accessories all under one roof and built specifically to work in harmony with your vehicle’s components.

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Also in this issue, you will discover the exciting new 2010 GTI as well as the new Touareg 2 TDI® clean diesel model. You’ll also find information on the Routan, Tiguan and Eos. Our expanding line of clean diesel models offers better fuel economy with no compromises. The power, performance and fun-to-drive qualities for which Volkswagen vehicles are known the world over are ever-present in our clean diesel vehicles. On page six of this issue, you can read about a series of fun, dynamic videos we created to dispel some of the myths about diesel-powered vehicles.

In each issue, Das Auto Magazine features Volkswagen owners like you. We invite you to share your stories by emailing us at editor@dasautomagazine.com. You just might be in our next issue.

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The man behind our Tiguan mystery shots in this issue is Bo Streeter.

Turn to page 33 to see some of Bo’s stunning shots and take a guess as to what city he and the Tiguan were in for this shoot. Bo also traveled to the Jetta TDI Cup driver selection event to chronicle the hopes and efforts of this season’s talented participants. In addition to Das Auto, Bo’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone®, Forbes® and Fortune®.

Contributors

Art Brewer grew up in the Laguna Beach, Calif., area where if you’re not surfing, you’re not living. That explains why his career began by capturing the spirit and awesomeness of Laguna’s surf culture. In his esteemed 30-year career, Art has circled the globe countless times chasing the world’s best waves and best surfers. His images and portraits have been celebrated in numerous gallery showings and in publications, including Rolling Stone®, Esquire® and Sports Illustrated®. For this issue of Das Auto Magazine, Art shot behind-the-scenes during the making of one of Volkswagen’s diesel videos featured on tditruthanddare.com.

Wendy Carlson is a Connecticutbased writer and photographer, whose award-winning work has been published in a variety of national magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times®, Traditional Home®, Bon Appétit® and Renovation Style®. As a location photographer, she has traveled to Russia to document the work of American medical teams and to Ireland to photograph the countryside while on horseback. In this issue, she tours the Florida Keys behind the wheel of an Eos Lux model.

Pierre Lamielle’s first car was a 2002 Golf TDI he named Toro Rojo. In the process of creating the illustration that appears on page 22 of this issue, he visited his local Volkswagen dealer and ended up trading in the Golf for a 2009 Jetta TDI. Beyond his talented work as an award-winning illustrator, Pierre also attended the French Culinary Institute in New York City.

He’s currently finishing up work on Kitchen Scraps: A Humorous, Illustrated Cookbook.

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Coming clean VW dispels diesel myths online

Okay, it’s 8:43 a.m. Time to get something in the can—a carryover term from the days when film was king.

Today it’s all digital, but it can still look like film. A production crew of 50-plus gathers at the intersection of two 10,000-foot runways on the decommissioned El Toro Marine Air Station in Irvine, California.

Today’s mission: document three concepts that debunk the myth of diesel engines as sluggish, unreliable and dirty.

One involves a drag race and a skid pad test between a Jetta TDI® and a Toyota® Prius; one involves a Volkswagen Golf TDI in a meat-locker-deep-freeze-start-up test; and one determines which vehicle makes the coffee—a Touareg 2 VWcleanest Garage Sign ® yourMercedes-Benz territory with this 12" metal 240 Diesel.

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“We decided to take these myths on directly,” said Brian Thomas, General Manager of Brand Marketing for Volkswagen. “If we were to decide to dispel the myth that clean diesel was dirty, what if we took a coffee filter

and placed it over the exhaust of an old-school diesel and a clean diesel and compared the two? Which would be cleaner?”

“We felt that showcasing the technology was the right approach, and it’s pretty incredible.

“The pillars of the Volkswagen Brand are What if? We’re not telling. You’ll have innovation, value and responsibility,” to check out dasautomagazine.com/ says Thomas. “TDI technology supports dieseldebunk to discover the outcomes. those pillars. It’s right in line with our key This article offers a thin life slice of how brand message.”

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of the last 30 minutes winds down.

“Be cool if an F-14 buzzed us right now,” someone says, looking to the sky. A mission of bygone days.

The diesel decaf scenario is now imminent—two actors in lab coats stage next to the two running vehicles.

Behind them is a vista of converging runways and mountains. In front of them, a discussion begins.

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“Zip ties? Rusty wire? Rubber bands?” offers the prop master. He’s wearing this brown baseball hat with a flat bill.

“Rubber bands,” says the AD. “Let’s try rubber bands.”

Suddenly, it all gels. The AD barks: “Rolling sound, cell phones on vibrate, walkies down…and we have speed!”

Speed is the director’s cue to call “Action!” He’s Neil Tardio, a veteran of comedic television commercials, race car enthusiast—and one of 60 directors considered.

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On another plot of the six-square-mile airbase, “Neil hired all his car-racing buddies,” a second-unit crew captures some eye-popping says CP+B producer Julie Vosburgh. To be car-to-car footage of a Jetta TDI playing bumper tag with clear, they are all highly proficient at their respective jobs in the film industry.

Cool stuff. It’s what the people want.a chase vehicle rigged to exceed 110 mph while recording rock-still moving images.

You cannot fake your way through an The chase vehicle is painted flat assignment like this black to eliminate the possibility —so much of what is of reflecting its own image in the accomplished happens metal of the vehicle it’s shooting. without instructions.

A 20-foot jib arm extends from a mount on the reinforced roof, and “We found the people the camera can come to within who were most Lamis Tote inches of the subject car, driven Avocado with New Beetle logo debossed in passionate about

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“I’m after heightened reality,” says Tardio.

“I want it to feel real—like a film that a real Volkswagen enthusiast would go out and make. It’s their film on steroids, basically.”

So, it’s a little “loose” in look. The camera wobbles when the actors exchange words, as if an amateur is at the helm.

“The audience should relate to them and think, ‘If this was me, this is the film I’d make,’” says Tardio.

“You want the actors to be funny and you want them to feel real. The audience should feel like they helped make this film.”

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sideways and more action-looking than what’s fast.

It’s a little against my instincts, but it’s great— instead of driving for the stopwatch, I’m driving for the camera lens.”

Josh offers an interesting insight after an hour or so of precision driving.

“It’s amazing how similar racing and film-making is,” says Hurley.

“I was shocked at the attention to detail. It’s so many stages beyond what you would expect, and race driving is the same way.”

Which is why when it comes to debunking diesel myths, no detail is insignificant. Like this one, for example:dasautomagazine. com/dieseldebunk. Check it out for more on debunking diesel and our behind-the-scenes account.

In its series of online videos, Volkswagen dispels the myth that diesels don’t start in the cold by literally freezing a Golf TDI in ice.

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World Car of the Year The Volkswagen Golf was honored as the 2009 World Car of the Year. A jury of 59 international automotive journalists from 25 countries around the world chose this year’s World Car of the Year. The announcement, which was made at this year’s New York International Auto Show, comes at the introduction of the sixth-generation, all-new 2010 Volkswagen Golf (see page 48), arriving in dealerships this fall. “It is a tremendous honor for Volkswagen to have its global bestselling model, the Golf, named the 2009 World Car of the Year,” said Stefan Jacoby, President/CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. More than 26 million Golf models in 120 countries have been sold, making it one of the top-selling vehicles of all time.

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Ward’s Automotive Group has honored the Volkswagen CC with one of the 2009 Ward’s Interior of the Year awards. According to Ward’s, the eleven winners who were recognized this year all had two key elements in common: great looks and great value. “There are certain aspects we look at closely in the Interior of the Year competition, and value is just as important to us as fit-and-finish, styling, comfort and safety,” says Drew Winter, editor in chief of Ward’s AutoWorld magazine. The Volkswagen CC was recognized in the popular-priced car category and is described by Ward’s as having “a beautifully executed interior.”

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If the term “green car” automatically conjures up an image of a hybrid vehicle, you should know there’s another option that’s quickly growing in popularity. Today, “green” in automotive terms also includes clean diesel.

In fact, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel was recently named the 2009 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal®, which evaluated a wide range of potential contenders, including several hybrids. The judges sought the car that offered the most significant achievement in environmental performance. In the end, they rated the Jetta the best of the best.

Why Jetta and clean diesel? Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal, explains, “Hybrids have dominated the discussion of environmentally positive vehicles in recent years. The highly fuelefficient Jetta TDI shows that advanced clean diesel has arrived and is poised to change this dynamic. With its affordable price point, refined ride and handling, and high fuel economy, the Jetta TDI shows that hybrids now have a strong competitor in the marketplace.”

The Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen break new ground for clean diesel by meeting emissions standards in all 50 states, including California (the most

stringent)—all without the use of additives or extraordinary measures. The Jetta TDI also achieves an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 30 city/41 highway mpg (manual transmission, your mileage may vary). A leading third-party certifier, AMCI, tested the Jetta TDI and found it performed 24 percent better in realworld conditions, achieving 38 mpg in the city and 44 mpg on the highway.* The jury that selected the 2009 Green Car of the Year was comprised of four Green Car Journal editors in addition to invited jurors, including automotive icon Carroll Shelby, auto expert and comedian Jay Leno, Sierra Club executive director Carl Pope, Natural Resources Defense Council president Frances Beinecke and Ocean Futures Society president Jean-Michel Cousteau. *30 city/41 highway EPA estimates (manual transmission). 38 city /44 highway real-world fuel economy based on AMCI testing. Your mileage may vary. For more information on Volkswagen, go to vw.com.

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The accolades keep coming for the 2009 Jetta TDI. At the 101st Chicago Auto Show earlier this year, it was named the “Drivers’ Choice” award winner by MotorWeek, an automotive television series

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This issue, our favorite four-wheeled interviewer focuses his attention on Mark Miller of Volkswagen Motorsport, just after his successful finish at the 2009 Dakar Rally.

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Quite well. We finished second, which is a great Mark: Thanks, Max. It’s exciting to be sitting here with you. accomplishment. Even better is that my VW Motorsport I apologize that I’m a little dirty. I hope these famous white teammates finished first, meaning VW took the top two spots chairs are stain-resistant. in the single-largest motorsports event in the world.

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What makes Volkswagen’s performance in this year’s Dakar so noteworthy?

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Ah, I see. So the only reason VW Motorsport finished first and second is because of diesel.

What do you mean?

Well, because diesel is so dirty and sooty, the cars behind you probably couldn’t see anything.

So they couldn’t drive fast enough to keep up.

No, not exactly.

And, even if they could keep up, they probably didn’t want to.

Max, those are myths about diesel that just aren’t true any more. VW is revolutionizing clean diesel technology. TDI® clean diesel technology from VW isn’t dirty or sooty, and it’s certainly not loud, smelly or slow. Diesel has come a long way since the days you’re thinking of, and it’s thanks in large part to Volkswagen.

How so?

I was in Europe a couple of years ago, and had a chance to drive one of the Polo Cup cars there. After just 30 minutes, I was hooked. I was convinced we needed to do something like this in the States. I told Clark [Campbell, Volkswagen of America’s motorsports manager] that we need to do this. To Clark’s amazing credit, he also saw the potential and value in something like this, and he just ran with it. He hasn’t looked back, and the results speak for themselves.

I should probably stop telling people the TDI Cup was my idea, then.

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What’s next for you, Mark?

Racing. I am completely addicted to the feeling that racing gives me. It’s unlike anything else.

Even an interview with Max? Even an interview with you, Max. I hope you understand.

I love rally racing because of what it requires of you.

It’s about more than just racing ability. You have to be quick-thinking and make good decisions.

You must be disciplined.

Which leads me to my last question: Are you looking for a new navigator? I’m very good with maps.

And I’ve been all over the world.

Not at the moment, but thanks for the offer. It would be a tight fit getting you in the Race Touareg, anyway.

But we’d make it work if we had to.

Fair enough. I’m here if you need me, Mark.

And I know where to find you.

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Volkswagen goes carbon-less In September 2007, Volkswagen launched the Carbon Neutral Project, a partnership with Carbonfund.org designed to address the issue of carbon emissions in global warming.

Under the groundbreaking program, Volkswagen paid for one year of carbon offsets for each new vehicle sold through the end of 2008, thereby reducing VW owners’ carbon “footprint.”

The project allowed Volkswagen to offset the cars’ carbon emissions by planting a variety of native trees in an area that became known as the VW Forest in Louisiana’s Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge. Take a look at the final results.

80,387 vehicles offset That equals the annual carbon output of 182,323 people.

Get in

Gear 1,150 acres planted in the VW Forest

That’s equivalent to 863 football fields. One acre of healthy trees stores about 2.6 tons of carbon per year.

$1,795,624 donated by VW

With this amount of money, you could give 102 of your closest friends a Jetta.*

,000 Win $3 in Volkswagen accessories!

Over 300,000 trees planted

A single mature tree releases enough oxygen back into the atmosphere to support two human beings.

419,343 tons of carbon offset

“The Volkswagen Carbon Neutral Project is the largest carbon offset reforestation project by a car company in the U.S.,” according to Carbonfund.org.

Each person in the U.S. generates about Our very first Getofin Gear sweepstakes announced in the 2.3 tons CO year.

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Volkswagen’s Carefree Maintenance™ Program offers scheduled maintenance at no charge on all 2009 Volkswagen models.

The Carefree Maintenance Program runs for the length of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (3 years, 36,000 miles).

Volkswagen vehicles can go farther between oil changes, thanks to the use of synthetic oil in all models except the Routan.

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When you purchase a new 2009 Volkswagen vehicle, you get more than the keys and a fun-to-drive experience. You also get peace of mind with Volkswagen’s standard Carefree Maintenance Program*—a gem in a sea of vehicles that don’t come with such comforts.

for the first three years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) of ownership.

Let’s think about that for a minute.

Money you would typically be spending on your vehicle’s recommended service can now be used elsewhere. Now imagine Heavy-duty Liner what youTrunk could be spending that money With cargo organizer blocks (set of 4) on170 instead. Yeah, sounds good, right?

7B0 061 Adding even more to the carefree part of the program, a Courtesy Vehicle Check is available the first 90 days or 6,000 miles

We’re talking about comforts like nocharge regularly scheduled maintenance

The Carefree Maintenance Program also includes a courtesy vehicle check during the first 90 days or 6,000 miles.

(again, whichever comes first) of ownership. It’s a great chance to learn more about your vehicle’s features and get any questions you may have answered by an expert—your local Volkswagen dealer.

Bike Rack Fork mount style 7B0no 071 lack 128 A of things In a world where there’s to worry about, the Carefree Maintenance Program enhances your ownership experience by easing your vehicle care concerns. So stop worrying and start driving.

Routan Mojo Mats (set of four)

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*The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance™ Program covers each 2009 model year vehicle’s 10k, 20k and 30k scheduled maintenance intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, except for the Volkswagen Routan. The Routan Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s 6k, 12k, 18k, 24k, 30k and 36k scheduled maintenance intervals. Coverage is during the term of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. Does not include routine wear and tear on parts such as brakes, tires, wiper blades, light bulbs, etc.

See dealer or program booklet for details.

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Progress in Chattanooga

Our lifestyles and personalities often 1 Routan dictate our vehicle needs and wants.

Volkswagen’s minivan offers the versatility of flexible seating, interior craftsmanship Whether you’re a thrill seeker, performance and superior ride and handling that fiend, family man/woman, style aficionado, connects your life and the road ahead.

Young families and empty-nesters practical personality or anything in between, alike the Routan.

Practice makes perfect, as the saying goes.

And forappreciate Volkswagen, building Volkswagen’s expanding line of vehicles manufacturing and assembly plants is no different.

The more you has you covered. Just take a look at our do it, the the process and the better the finished production 14 answers to better your vehicle desires.

Discover facility. why the Chattanooga plant will be the culmination more about That’s each vehicle at new vw.com. of proven practices, effective techniques and the most advanced technology gathered from Volkswagen’s global plants to build the highest quality vehicles for the North American market.

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A performance hatchback fine-tuned to its essence, Assembly Shop the GTI offers Volkswagen owners much-desired performance, agility, responsive handling and Body Shop German tune-ability. The GTI answers the call of automotive enthusiasts.

Training Center Paint Shop

Don Jackson, President, Volkswagen

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Eos Manufacturing Group U.S.A., is one

The Eos thepeople first hardtop convertible a sunroof of is the supporting thewith overall team in its class, giving you option of anfrom open-air to transfer thethe knowledge Germany experience, top up or down. Now that’s fun for all to the plant in North America. According seasons. Eos tends to appeal to those who enjoy Don, the of learning from other socialto activities and strategy love to explore new places.

Volkswagen plants “allows us to meet the high expectations of our customers.”

As part of assembling the Chattanooga

facility, Don says, “We have Don shares. That means “working hard benchmarked our competition to reduce friction and weight to help lower to help assure our new midsize gas consumption, without compromising sedan, to be built at the new on performance or safety.” Fit and finish plant, will be the best in class. is another area of continued advancement.

We will also continue to “Gaps between the panels are down advance the Volkswagen to a minimum, which can only be achieved Production Way to help assure if body and component accuracy is realized a good launch and to develop in the manufacturing process.” a new standard in overall So on a 1,350-acre site northeast manufacturing.” While details of downtown Chattanooga, all the best of the new sedan are not yet finalized, from Volkswagen’s manufacturing plants Don has seen the clay model of the 5 Tiguan around the world will meet. The result? vehicle and is convinced customers The award-winning Tiguan is Volkswagen’s firstAn German-engineered, compact SUV, equipped advanced assembly facility will love it. featuring efficient performance and the heart and soul of the GTI. Tiguan typically appeals to provide North America with an exciting to those looking for a practical, fun-to-drive, attractive vehicle.

“This new sedan is part of an ongoing brand-new model and innovative effort “to improve our overall product technologies and processes to meet lineup to meet current and future future needs. customer expectations and demands,”

Partners in Education

Jetta SportWagen

Jetta

7 As part of its continued commitment6to the U.S. market, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., announced a five-year, $5.28 million initiative that will benefit academic The institutions in Tennessee.

Volkswagen’s Partners in Education program is a fun-to-drive, philanthropic Jetta SportWagen combines the The answer for those seeking 4 commitment designed to serve as a roominess catalyst forand educational enrichment. kicked off with sport a $2.1compact million education versatility of an SUV The program German-engineered sedan initiative to support students and teachers in advanced automotive technology at schools and institutions with theinterested ride, handling and economy at an affordable price, thetechnical Jetta comes with A thoughtfully crafted SUV that offers unsurpassed, Virginia and the Washington, D.C., area. of a compact car. The best of all worlds. loads of standard features. Many Jetta owners all-purpose driving capability, thethroughout Touareg 2 now are young, driven professionals just starting out. offers a TDI clean diesel engine option.

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Volkswagen helped theCC iconic The CC combines a rational sedan with the emotion of a coupe, offering Barbie doll celebrate her 50th value, sporty driving dynamics and dramatic styling. The most emotional birthday by transforming Volkswagen in years is a true work of art. a New Beetle Convertible into the ultimate Barbie dream 9 New Beetle Convertible car. The life-size, Barbie-pink Take the unique design and New Beetle Convertible fun qualities of the New Beetle features white customand add a drop top. leather interior and convertible top, handstitched floor mats, pink quilted leather-lined door pockets and armrests, a dipstick painted to match the color of Barbie’s favorite lipstick, and five shades of custom pink paint exterior color were mixed to create Barbie’s very own color.

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Displayed during Barbie’s birthday celebration at her 10 Passat Wagon real-life 3,500-square-foot The luxury of the Passat Malibu Dream House®sedan with loads of extra space, the Passat in Malibu, California, the Wagon offers performance, style and customized functionalityNew all inBeetle one vehicle.

Convertible was the perfect vehicle for this pop culture and fashion icon.

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Passat

Luxury does not have to come at a luxury price.

So says the Passat, Volkswagen’s most accessible German-engineered sport sedan with European styling inside and out. Passat often attracts selfconfident and college-educated people.

Now that you’ve learned about our family lineup, we invite you to play our Das 14 Questions game, Volkswagen’s version of 20 Questions. As life and tastes change, sometimes so do our vehicle needs. Find out what Volkswagen model is right for you by playing our game at dasautomagazine.com/questionsgame.

Rabbit

Nimble and efficient with plenty of power to move you, the Rabbit is ideal for big-city driving or wherever the road takes you.

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New Beetle

Clearly the most distinctive and recognizable model in the Volkswagen family, the New Beetle offers the unmistakable design and fun-to-drive qualities of a true icon. If you’re a creative person who enjoys driving just for the fun of it, the New Beetle might be right for you.

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Volkswagen’s sport compact sedan provides an exhilarating drive, thanks to its Autobahntested 2.0L, 200-hp engine with direct injection.

Ellen gives away Jetta TDI® clean diesel The Jetta TDI clean diesel sedan was a hot topic on The Ellen DeGeneres Show® earlier this year.

In fact, a Jetta TDI vehicle was given away to a deserving audience member.

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Fresh off the drawing board The Detroit Auto Show is the ultimate showcase of the industry’s hottest vehicles. This year, the buzz centered on one of the most head-turning cars there—Volkswagen’s Concept BlueSport.

The Concept BlueSport design team was given just two objectives: maximum driving fun and minimal fuel consumption. The result? A sports car that achieves a top speed of 140 mph and up to 50 mpg highway mileage, thanks to a carefully chosen powertrain and a curb weight of just 2,600 pounds.

The Concept BlueSport clearly expresses Volkswagen’s commitment to designing cars that offer maximum excitement with minimum consumption. For VW enthusiasts, the future of driving looks bright—and maybe a little Blue.

Fuel Economy Under testing conditions, a combined fuel rating is 42 mpg (35 mpg city/50 mpg highway, EPA estimates not available for concept vehicles).

Weight savings Aluminum bodywork keeps the car lighter, and its revolutionary soft top weighs less than 60 pounds.

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Elementary School event and carnival, Dr. Christoff says, “We were hoping to raise about $3,000 this year, with the state of the economy, but we actually cleared $9,300!

Volkswagen’s partnership helped make our event very successful. We can’t thank you enough!”

Developed by a team led by Walter de Silva, Volkswagen Group’s Director of Design, Concept BlueSportabout represents symbiosis of Fundraiser technology and For the more information theaVW School timeless design. “Its styling is clear and reduced to the essentials; the car body program, email cindy@vwfundraiser.com. itself has a lean and linear structure,” explains de Silva.

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Low emissions The clean diesel design incorporates common rail injection and downstream NOx storage catalytic converter, keeping emissions to a low 113 g/km CO2.

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The Routan connects you to your life and the road. So how well have you gotten Guinness World Record for the to know the Routan? Find out as we lowest cover some of the model’s most uniquefuel consumption across the 48 contiguous United States—set available features.

VW Firsts

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Visit your local Volkswagen dealer A cavernous storage space in the Routan’s second row devours st non-luxury manufacturer to make ESP® standard in the U.S. or vw.com/routan to discover more a large number of items while its intelligent front console storage on 2009 model year vehicles, well before the federal mandate about these and other features as well as on what trim levels they’re available.

system can hold a handbag or small laptop computer. On the SEL

the console can also slide backwards, offering second-row First automaker to offer a high-performance,model, fuel-efficient passengers two cup holders or be removed altogether when TDI® clean diesel vehicle certified for all 50 states hauling long items.

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Because no two owners are alike, seven-seat onlythe hardtop convertible that also Routan presents seating versatility—21 possible seating has a tilting and sliding sunroof configurations in all—for people, cargo or any combination The 2009 and 2010 Routan come standard with of the two. It offers available power and standard manual Volkswagen’s Carefree Maintenance™ Program*, which Model year of the folding third-row seats as well as second-row seats that can provides no-charge scheduled maintenance for the Vaporseats Blue first andthree years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. recline or be removed. You can even turn the third-row around for tailgate seating. Reflex Yellow New Beetle specialFor more information, visit vw.com/myvw/carefree/en/us.

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edition vehicles, which were the first the cars to be exclusively marketed * The Carefree Maintenance Program covers vehicle’s scheduled maintenance intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage is during the term of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. Does not include routine wear and tear on parts such as brakes, tires, wiper through the Internet blades, light bulbs, etc. See dealer for details.

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The worldrecord time it took Ryan Arciero to navigate a Touareg V10 TDI up Pikes Peak, TAKE THE CHILL OFF OR PUT IT ON setting the record as being the …before you get in. The Routan is available with remote production start to warm things up beforefastest you venture out on cold diesel winter vehicle days, or to run the air conditioning on ascend those sweltering to ever the mountain summer days.

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STAY CONNECTED AND SAFE milliseconds, of VW’s Direct Place and answer calls via voice commands, Shift Gearboxthanks (DSG®), the fastestto the Routan’s optional UConnect™ Bluetooth® shifting production car transmission connectivity.

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Drag of For those desiring all the bells and whistles of the latestcoefficient inthe Passat in 1988 car entertainment technology, the JoyBox™ Entertainment System offers a 30-gig hard drive and it a USB port. You when became thecanworld’s first download and store your favorite music or car pictures from the .30 drag production to break your portable device. You can even play DVDs on the coefficient barrier navigation screen when the car is stationary.

AMUSE THEM

An optional DVD rear-seat entertainment system keeps passengers happily occupied with two 9" flat screens for the Routan’s second third rows, a wireless headset, Height of Ojos Del Salado, the world’s highest volcano, in feet.and The Volkswagen The 2009 Routan received a five-star frontal and side crash remote control, iPod® and USB the first vehicle to reach its summit test rating (1st andTouareg 2nd row, was driver and passengers) from connectivity and auxiliary input. You can the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. hook up some The 2-door manual Rabbit is the only vehicleeven under $16,500 togaming come systems to play on the Routan’s entertainment No matter what features itstandard may have, with the Routan ABS, ESP, ASR, EDL, electromechanical power steering, monitors. The two screens are capable encompasses the exterior and interior fit and finish, driverlaser welding, 6 airbags,** one-touch up/down windows, remote entry and alarm, turn signalsso those in the of independent operation, oriented suspension, superior ride and handling, and fun-toin thedrive mirrors, tilt/telescope steering, cruise control, 8-speaker stereo and an available 6-speed third row can watch a movie while those qualities so closely associated with Volkswagen vehicles. in the second can watch another—or play automatic transmission video games.

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*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is $16,300. **Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.

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Road trip tips Warm weather has arrived and the road is calling. Check out these road trip tips before your tires hit the pavement.

Games, food, balloons, excited kids, tired parents, tons of goodwill…and Volkswagen Routan models. They all ruled the evening at Toth Elementary School’s yearly carnival this past spring. But how does the Routan fit into this scene? It’s part of an ongoing Volkswagen program, VW School Fundraiser, benefiting elementary schools throughout the United States.

The Routan event at Toth Elementary, located in Perrysburg, Ohio, coincided with the school’s Relay for Life Carnival. Inside, the school was alive with carnival activities; outside, Volkswagen Routan models and other Volkswagen vehicles were in constant motion as teachers, parents and grandparents took test-drives, earning the school $5 per test-drive, compliments of Volkswagen. The school also received $50 up front for hosting the VW School Fundraiser event.

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When you return from your road trip, your car will thank you for a good washing.

Follow these tips for a thorough cleaning.

+ Use cleaning products safe for your vehicle (visit drivergear.vw.com to purchase the Volkswagen car-wash kit with products designed especially for your Volkswagen vehicle). + Wash your vehicle in the shade, if possible. + Make sure your vehicle has cooled down; otherwise the water will dry quickly, leaving spots. + Wash the wheels first. + After that, wash the vehicle from the top down, one section at a time, drying as you complete each section. + Rinse your wash mitt or sponge and refill your water bucket often to help prevent paint scratches (visit drivergear.vw.com to purchase car care bucket and sponge kit). + Try using a clay bar to remove embedded particles of debris in paint and even glass that may remain after the washing; The test-drive events match a school with a Volkswagen spray on a lubricant to the dealership — in this case, Ed Schmidt Volkswagen. “Volkswagen area before you use the was so organized that all we had to do is add the people and clay bar. voilà,” exclaims Julie Gedert, a teacher at Toth Elementary.

A total of 152 test drives earned the+school Don’t $810. forget to wash the insides of your windows, While many of the schools that take part in the VW School especially the windshield.

Fundraiser events use the money that’s raised for various Vinyl fog, which is caused school enrichment programs—certainly a worthy cause— by the aging of plastic and Toth Elementary chose to donate the funds raised during their vinyl used on your dash, test-drive event and carnival to the American Cancer Society. forms a film on the inside “Many of our teachers and staff have family members who are of your windshield cancer survivors or who have lost a family member to cancer,” over time. shares Dr. Beth Christoff, principal. “It has touched so many of our Toth family that it is a cause near and dear to our hearts.”

Money raised at last year’s carnival was donated to one of the school’s students who was battling cancer.

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You need optimum visibility.

If you have a Volkswagen vehicle with a rear wiper, here’s a little-known benefit you enjoy. When the front wipers are activated and you put your Volkswagen vehicle in reverse, the rear wipers activate automatically.

Because if it’s raining at the front of your Volkswagen, it’s probably raining at the back of it as well.

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Volkswagen’s generation of TDI-powered clean diesel vehicles expands this spring with the or rearnew hatch. introduction the 2 TDI. It joins its The rest of the of time, youTouareg need it closed.

The Volkswagen keyVR6 fob cousin in the Touareg lineup and offers an array is designed inand a wayavailable that keeps the trunk lid and hatch from of standard features, in rear addition to an ultra-low emissions system that ensures the TDI popping open by accident. clean diesel engine meets emissions standards in all 50 states.

If you need more That’s why you have to press and hold the button until the trunk

lid or rear hatch opens or unlatches.

When the Touareg 2 TDI clean diesel engine starts, some may notice the tiniest of pauses before the lightweight, compact 3.0-liter turbocharged package fires its cylinders. That’s the two-second time gap when the glow plugs in the chambers heat to approximately 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit and ignite the cleandiesel-air-fuel mix.

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When you press the accelerator, the quiet tone of the engine’s idle Visit dasautomagazine. remains, even as the 3.0 TDI engine’s 225 horsepower and lb.-ft. com/vwfeatures to 407 discover that theknow, features of torque kick in. The quiet and the power ismore justways there, you of your Volkswagen vehicle from the very get-go. Both may register surprise from the driver can meet your needs. unfamiliar with clean-diesel technology. There are more tips and benefits there.

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4 The quiet results because fuel is no longer dumped into the chambers the way a server 3 refills coffee cups at a busy restaurant. It’s delivered these days via a sophisticated, high-pressure common rail system through state-of-theart fuel injectors, all courtesy of Bosch®. A more scientific explanation of how all this operates appears in the Fall/Winter 2008 issue of Das Auto Magazine.

Let’s pretend you are very sensitive to temperature change. Or you are a famous celebrity with a massive ego. When you set the Climatic or Climatronic™ system, if your vehicle is so equipped, to 72 degrees, it takes you seriously. The system adjusts the cabin temperature exactly to 72 degrees. Not 71. Not 73.

But 72—or to whatever exact temperature you set.

The Touareg 2 TDI clean diesel qualifies for a $1,150 Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle income tax credit.*

So take your Climatic or Climatronic system seriously when you set the temperature. You need to trust the system—it will not let you down!

than gasoline, but also with more efficiency—the Touareg 2 TDI’s EPA mpg numbers measure out at 17 city and 25 highway (your mileage may vary).

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You need comfort and convenience at your fingertips.

You do not need to guess where the sunroof is going to stop when you let go of the switch.

Because you don’t have to let go of the switch to stop it. You simply turn the switch to any one of the numerous preset openings—indicated with dots—and release. Select the biggest big dot, which opens the sunroof about 70 percent and best minimizes wind noise.

Suffice it to say that the 5 Touareg 2 TDI hauls kids, groceries, topsoil and your boat with the same comfort, convenience, technology, ride, responsiveness and fun as its gasoline-powered relatives.

The power comes in part from the massive 16.8:1 compression ratio that the 3.0 TDI engine generates. Diesel fuel ignites with more gusto

You need the interior temperature set to an exact degree.

Anyway, the sunroof stops itself exactly where you need it to stop every time.

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+ + + Touareg 2 TDI: by the numbers that’s comfortable.

Picture hot day.the Youspecial can openadvantages the windows of most These numbers should factor into any story that arelates Volkswagen vehicles to let the hot air escape of clean diesel. without getting in the vehicle. Say that hot day turns — number highway miles you can are 1,800 — temperature (Fahrenheit) of glow plugs 660 into a rainy one andof your windows and sunroof at ignition

140:1 — air-fuel mixture at peak performance 29,000 — psi pressure that fuel is injected into combustion chamber

25 — EPA estimated mpg highway (your mileage may vary)

50 — number of states in which the TDI engine meets emissions standards

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You can customize the key fob — percentage increase in torque when to suit yourtoneeds. compared gasoline engines

You can lock or unlock the driver’s door—or all doors—with one press of a button. The factory setting is: one press unlocks driver’s door; two presses unlocks all doors. If you need to change that to “one numbers press locks and unlocks all doors” because you are popular and usually travel with friends, you can,® BMW® X5 Mercedes-Benz using the multifunction display feature in your xDrive 35d ML320 BlueTEC Volkswagen, located in the center of the instrument 3.0L Turbodiesel 3.0L BlueTEC clean panel.

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Left to lower windows, right to to accelerate fromthe zero to 60 miles raise them an andhour to close the sunroof. In case you need help remembering.

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Volkswagen *Tax credit submitted under Notice 2006-9 and Internal Revenue Code, Section 30B relative to the 2009 Volkswagen understands Touareg 3.0L TDI.that Available to taxpayers who purchase a qualified vehicle on or before December 31, 2010. are not optimal eligible forsafety, the tax credit.

Only a limited youLeased need vehicles to maintain performance number of full tax credits are available. Please consult a tax professional for more information or go to www.irs.gov. and fuel economy at all times, and that under**Calculated based on 25 mpg highway EPA estimate and 26.4-gallon fuel tank. Your mileage may vary. pressured tires need air as soon as possible. ***Fill-ups based on 15,000 miles of driving during a 12-month period. † MSRP excludes taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. Prices in U.S. dollars. Subject to change without notice. * For details on these systems and features, together with all the appropriate warnings, please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual. ** Dealer charges may apply.

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Safety Engineered 2009 World Car of the Year: Volkswagen Golf

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded seven 2009 Volkswagen vehicles its Top Safety Pick award: Tiguan, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Eos, Rabbit*, Passat and Passat Wagon. It’s the highest possible rating given by the IIHS, recognizing vehicles that perform the best in protecting vehicle occupants in frontal-, side- and rearimpact tests.

European model shown.

That’s the result of Volkswagen’s efforts to continue to design and manufacture vehicles that are characterized by high levels of safety. The work of Volkswagen’s safety engineers begins long before crash-testing an early prototype. The crashworthiness of every Volkswagen vehicle is first evaluated by safety engineers at the initial design-sketch stage.

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These sketches are converted into computer models. If it’s not a new concept, engineers Available Features Safety can use and adapt older drawings of predecessors as a basis for evaluating crashworthiness, because they + Cloth sport seats + Six airbags* standard (optional rear-side The 2010 Golf comes standard with know they’re validated. airbags on five-door Golf)

+ Premium 8 radio** Volkswagen’s Carefree Maintenance™ + State-of-the-art development in airbag and + MDI** Program***, which provides no-charge Safety engineers then create what is called a Finite Elementsystems Model—or FEM—that can simulate the behavior belt-tensioner + 17" alloy wheels** the firstdata is inputted+into a supercomputer—vehicle dimensions, types and ofscheduled a vehiclemaintenance in a crash. for Critical New headraints to help minimize risk and + Satellite radio** three years or 36,000 miles, whichever severity of whiplash injury (with six months’ introductory subscription) comes first. + Latest-generation ESP® standard + Sport suspension** + Multifunction steering wheel** + Highline instrument cluster *Four-door model **Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.

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Over the past 34 years since the Golf, formerly called the Rabbit in North America, first went on sale in the U.S., more than 1.8 million units have been sold in the U.S. It’s a simple science—give the people what they want, and then some.

Through it all, the basis for the Golf’s appeal has remained essentially intact—three-or five-door sporty hatchback, cavernous cargo capacity, German-engineered road manners and its surprisingly thrifty and affordable price point.

One thing, however, that you won’t notice unless prompted is noise. Wind noise, engine sound, vibration have all been reduced through the use of an acoustically damped windscreen and thicker side windows, a new door-sealing concept, improved engine and interior insulation, aerodynamically refined mirrors and more.

For 2010, Volkswagen again enhances the Golf, only this time, the style quotient has taken a decidedly upward trend. The exterior takes a more aggressive stance and appears wider, much like its GTI cousin. On the inside, the materials are high-touch and elegant.

properties of material, the stress and strain tolerances, and several hundred other metrics.

The supercomputers used in Wolfsburg can simulate crash and restraint performance. Passing these virtual safety tests is required before engineers can proceed with a vehicle prototype.

The objective is to gain assurance beyond a reasonable doubt that the computer crash simulations can predict if the prototype will pass the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) required by the U.S. government.

The United States has the most stringent safety requirements in the world. Before the first vehicle prototype, Volkswagen achieves a very high reliability factor.

Engines for the 2010 Golf are set to please as well, with the five-cylinder, 2.5-liter gasoline engine and the 2.0-liter TDI® clean diesel engine. The TDI engine is of special note, not only because it meets

emissions standards in all 50 states, but it also offers owners the best of both worlds— perfomance and efficiency.† The 2010 Golf TDI adds available sport seats, alloy Happens wheels, sportSafe suspension, multifunction steering wheel When Derek Devine and his two ® gearbox and dual-clutch DSGwere children traveling along a city street for those so inclined. in their hometown on a

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Friday evening, the last thing they imagined was getting into a crash.

No matter which as Derek proceeded through an configurationBut you choose — intersection where the light had just diesel or gas,turned three-door green, his 2003 Passat Wagon or five-door — the Golf hasby a car that ran the was broadsided red light.* stylish practicality in the bag.

“I saw a car coming out of my Visit dasautomagazine.com/ peripheral vision,” Derek explains. upcomingcars.

When the first prototype is crashed, safety engineers pay special attention to the deformation performance of the exterior and the behavior of the crash dummies in the interior. It’s all about striking a balance between energy dissipation and absorption.

Most important is a stiff safety cage which protects the occupants from harmful intrusions. Seat belts and airbags** help protect the occupants within this safety cage.

Volkswagen also offers standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) on all 2009 models.

With barely enough time to form a thought in his head, his Passat Wagon was struck, and he found himself upside down. After quickly processing what had happened, Derek asked his kids if they were OK and was immensely relieved to hear their response, “We’re fine, Dad.” The Passat Wagon ended up on its roof, facing the opposite direction from where the family was originally headed, and onlookers helped the family out of the vehicle. Amazingly, Derek; his daughter, Brynn, nine years old; and his son Ian, six years old, had only minor bruises from the accident. “I think I’ve hurt myself worse sliding into second base during a softball game,” Derek says. “I bought the Passat Wagon because I wanted my wife and kids to be safe.” In the end, it helped keep him and his children safe on this particular Friday evening. * All accidents are not the same, and your results may be different. Injuries can be experienced

The only reaction that Volkswagen wants an owner to experience after a crash is one of relief, as was true in the example at the right.

in similar accidents.

In other words, the über-stringent standards of the FMVSS are largely satisfied before* Airbags a single, threeare supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age. dimensional prototype is crashed. ** TDI model only. *** The Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage is during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty, at no additional charge.

Some limitations apply. Does not include routine wear and tear on parts such as brakes, tires, wiper blades, light bulbs, etc.

See dealer for details. †

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TECHNIK

A tough cell?

Not for Volkswagen— Hydrogen fuel-cell technology is road-ready In the interest of innovation and improved air quality, Volkswagen scientists and engineers develop the inevitable replacement to the internal-combustion engine.

Even though one of the best alternative technologies is down the road a piece, Volkswagen already has viable prototypes in its R&D garages right now.

We mean the hydrogen fuel cell. It most closely mirrors the convenience of gasoline—brief fueling times and consistent long-range driving in between. Hydrogen lasts up to 250 miles between fill-ups with tanks that hold approximately six kilograms of hydrogen. It gets up to two-and-ahalf times the mileage per kilogram that gasoline gets per gallon. Volkswagen knows this because it has the technology harnessed in a road-ready state in the shape of the Volkswagen Jetta, Passat and other models.

The technology itself needs no perfecting. It’s already perfect: clean, efficient, economical, powerful enough and proven. Okay, longevity is a minor question mark.

“It’s a similar situation to battery power,” says John Tillman, Volkswagen Advanced Powertrain Research Program Manager. “We’re getting 75,000 to 80,000 miles out of our hydrogen-powered vehicles. We need to get that to 150,000 miles.”

It seems that Volkswagen has time to improve the life-use of its hydrogenpowered technology.

+ The electric motor provides propulsion.

+ Without a foil diaphragm made from a special plastic, the compact Volkswagen fuel cell would not be possible.

“The feasibility of hydrogen is up to 20 years away,” says Tillman. Even though any competent advanced chemistry student can recreate the, well, chemistry

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+ In the experimental stages, the fuel-cell system is a complicated assembly, but once in a car, it will be a much smaller package.

of a hydrogen fuel cell with the right equipment and some safety glasses.

What’s the rub with a technology that sufficiently matches the power output of internal-combustion engines and none of the emissions output?

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Before dusk, I rolled into Key West.

Anode as the Conch Republic, Cathode Known this refuge for artists, eccentrics and free-thinkers was once the wealthiest U.S. city per capita in 1889, when the town’s earliest wealthy residents made their fortune from the sea. Today, tourist dollars fuel the economy; on weekends, the main streets are packed elbow-to-elbow.

Parking the Eos on a side street was Electrolytic Membrane a breeze with the Park Distance Control, which warns me if I’m getting too close to an object in the process of parking.

I set off on foot, following a movable Mardi Gras, a nonstop party crowd that filters onto Duval Street after sunset.

Swept along with the masses, I walked by watering holes with names like Sloppy Joe’s and T-shirt shops, art galleries, Cuban cigar booths, Panama hat vendors and countless boutiques.

Rickshaws and bicycles whizzed past.

The sweet aroma of grilled seafood wafted through the air, along with the sound of live music from the open-air bars.

Key Lime pie; visiting Ernest Hemingway’s house, now a museum and home to 60 cats, some of them descendants HOW A HYDROGEN FUEL of Hemingway’s six-toed cat; unwinding CELL WORKSbeaches; on the gorgeous, white-sand A hydrogen fuel cell converts and sipping a frozen drink—a mojito, hydrogen gas to electricity, which margarita, piñathen colada or an caipirinha. powers electric motor.

Could not be simpler—it’s a

For obvious reasons, Key West is not self-contained power plant, just like battery. nobreakfast combustion; a town of early arisers.

AtThere’s Pepe’s there’s an electrochemical reaction. counter, I found myself cheek-to-jowl It’s a method that only assumes the with the rest of laws the of bleary-eyed patrons. nature will apply a basic A whitewashedchemical shack with a banyan tree principle: When you separate positively charged protons growing through the patio, Pepe’s is the from negatively charged electrons oldest restaurant in town, dating back of an element, you can to 1909. Today, it mightelectricity. be more popular generate for fresh-squeezed fruit drinks, namely Hydrogen electrons travel through Mimosas and Bloody Marys, than a negative circuit (anode), for creamed chipped beef on to toast. converting them electrical power. pass through But for me, coffee for The theprotons long drive. a liquid membrane to a positive circuit (cathode). When the protons and electrons re-associate, they combine with Icompressed On the way back to Miami, pulled theoxygen to form water (H 2O).

Eos over near Key Largo for a parting glance,

hoping to savorHeat oneand more sunset water are thebefore only by-products of a hydrogen leaving this tropical paradise behind. fuel

Volkswagen uses AC (alternating current) electric motors powered by this electrochemical reaction that generate up to 134 horsepower.

Alternating current is more efficient because there is more power and less heat. Heat creates resistance in an electric motor, which diminishes power.

The more resistance (translation: electrical friction), the greater the likelihood of a shutdown. In fact, the electric motor is actually water-cooled just like an internalcombustion engine—coolant, radiator, water jackets—the works.

The fuel cell also has its own cooling system, which maintains the electric motor’s operating temperature at 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

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It’s impossible to experience all of Key West in one day. But not to be missed: treating yourself to a piece of luscious

+ The hydrogen tank stores the hydrogen fuel.

+ The fuel cell converts hydrogen into water, producing electric power for the motor.

cell. The by-products are not drinkable, but they are breathable, because there are zero emissions— no CO2 or nitrogen oxide (NOx).

“It’s getting the delivery system online,” says Tillman.

“Even without all the local, state and federal governmental laws and regulations, it will take years to match the infrastructure of gasoline.”

Occam’s Razor, a principle created in the 14th century, says that if multiple competing ideas are equal, select the one that introduces the fewest assumptions. Perhaps it’s one of many sound reasons why Volkswagen developed clean diesel as the next logical fuel source designed to help reduce the cost and environmental impact of everyday driving in the early 21st century.

At some point, according to Tillman, in the pursuit of replacing internal combustion, Occam’s Razor will yield to chaos theory.

“No one technology will replace the internal-combustion engine,” believes Tillman. “Families will own multiple cars for multiple applications—electric for urban commuting and perhaps a biofuel vehicle for distance driving.”

There’s nothing chaotic, however, about the way that Volkswagen is covering all possibilities. It has clean diesel, biofuel, electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles with significant road time, ready to proliferate. Perhaps, instead, the simple solution in regards to replacing the internal combustion-engine is to be ready for anything.

The 2009 and 2010 Eos models come standard with Volkswagen’s Carefree Maintenance™ Program.* *The Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage is during the term of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply.

Does not include routine wear and tear on parts such as brakes, tires, wiper blades, light bulbs, etc. See dealer for details.

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Keeping it in the family VW sponsors Major League Soccer for three years This summer, you might notice something new at soccer fields across America—cars, signage and activities from VW. It’s all part of an extension of Volkswagen of America’s sponsorship arrangement with Major League Soccer and its marketing arm. Under the sponsorship, VW will continue as MLS’ Official Automotive Partner and will also add some significant new grassroots initiatives.

As an official partner of Major League Soccer, Volkswagen will activate several vehicle displays—particularly familyoriented vehicles such as the Routan, Jetta SportWagen and Tiguan—through an integrated grassroots tour planned to kick off Memorial Day weekend. Also through the partnership, Volkswagen will receive online and ingame media assets, including field boards throughout the season on all nationally televised MLS games, including the MLS All-Star Game and MLS Cup. Volkswagen’s sponsorship also extends to the MLS MVP awards, which will include full-season, MLS All-Star and MLS Cup recipients.

Volkswagen also continues in its role as presenting partner of D.C. United, one of the League’s most honored teams, based in Washington, D.C. As part of the partnership, Volkswagen will be leveraging United’s Jaime Moreno within select print creative for the Routan. In its 13-year history, D.C. United has done battle against some of the world’s most famous clubs and built a fiercely loyal and dedicated fan base.

So if you’re planning to enjoy some MLS soccer games this summer, keep an eye out for Volkswagen.

Go to vw.com for more information.

“After a very successful first year, Volkswagen is pleased to extend its sponsorship of Major League Soccer,” said Tim Ellis, Vice President of Marketing for Volkswagen of America. “MLS’ aggressive expansion plans closely align with Volkswagen of America’s longterm growth strategy.”

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he lyrics to the Jimmy Buffett song, the one where he broke his flip-flop and lost his last shaker of salt, raced through my mind.

Along with some tidbits of Key West trivia: In 1982, the city formed the Conch Republic and declared war against the United States—for one minute. And get this: it’s against the law to kill a chicken in Key West, dating back to the days when cockfighting was rampant.

That kept my mind engaged until I reached the peak of the bridge, unclenched my jaw and took a peek at the scenery: an azure-blue sky with the Florida Bay below, dotted with

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sailboats tacking lazily in the shimmering turquoise waters.

The Keys unfolded before me, an archipelago of about 1,700 islands.

Many are nothing more than a bunch of mangroves growing out of the sea.

But 45 are inhabited, linked by bridges, beginning with Key Largo and ending 106 miles south at Key West, the southernmost point in the continental U.S. The flat, scrub landscape gave way to a concrete land of strip malls and billboards in Key Largo. Pastel-colored mom-and-pop motels, seafood shacks, palm reader storefronts and souvenir shops all beckoned me.

But the most alluring roadside attraction turned out to be the sunset overlooking the Florida Bay — streaks of orange, pink and red fanned over the horizon. After dinner (conch fritters, at last), I retired to my motel in Marathon Key, where my Eos coordinated nicely with the building’s peach-and-cream color scheme.

Next morning, I recharged with coffee and a bowl of oatmeal at Stout’s, the local breakfast spot, where the walls are covered with trophy fish and faded sailing photos. A boldface headline of a framed, front-page article in the Miami Herald announced the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, a reminder of the Keys’ proximity to Cuba, just 90 miles south of Key West.

At the Seven Mile Bridge, a historic site and possibly the most photographed place in the Keys, I paused to marvel at its span, which rises to a 65-foot arc to allow boats to pass underneath. A pedestrian bridge runs alongside of it, where you can rent a bike and pedal over part of it, or you can try your luck fishing off the railing.

Henry Flagler, a railroad tycoon and real estate developer, first conceived of connecting the Keys with an overseas railway in the early 1900s. Much of that was destroyed by a hurricane in 1935.

Eventually, the rails were replaced with the Overseas Highway, or Route 1, which begins in Key West at Mile Marker “0” and runs up the East Coast, ending in Fort Kent, Maine.

In the watery depths beneath this network of bridges, an entirely different infrastructure thrives. The reef along the Keys is part of the third longest in the world and is home to 50-plus types of coral and more than 600 species of fish.

To experience this underwater world firsthand, I drove to Bahia Honda State Park. One of the largest and best-kept parks in the Keys, the park sprawls across both sides of the highway with 2.5 miles of sandy, white beaches, a campground and ample areas for bird-watching and hiking. On a snorkeling trip there, the woman next to me reported she swam with barracudas and sharks her last time out. “Don’t worry, they won’t bother you,” she assured me.

Five minutes out snorkeling, I had a showdown with a steelyeyed barracuda myself. For a moment, neither of us wavered.

Then, I spun around and darted off as fast as my flippers would carry me toward more docile marine life.

Back in the Eos, I settled into the butter-soft seat and put the top up to block the midday sun, opting for the sunroof view of the palm fronds. After deciding which station to listen to on the Eos’ satellite radio, I was off.

At Big Pine Key, I discovered the National Key Deer Refuge, established in 1957 to protect a dwindling population of an endangered sub-species of goat-sized deer. Just down the road, I spy a sign: “No Name Pub.” With a name like that, how could I resist?

The real draw of this local honky-tonk is the excellent pizza, topped with fresh-grilled shrimp, and best accompanied with an icy local brew. A real sense of camaraderie prevails here, and it’s worth a visit just to view the décor. An estimated $10,000 worth of dollar bills cover the bar walls, tacked on by patrons.

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Josh Grant Profession: Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Volkswagen model: 2007 Jetta Wolfsburg Edition Most of us have seen a Target® ad at one time or another. Chances are Josh Grant may have had a hand in it. As senior recruiter, Josh finds the talented minds behind the retail giant’s advertising concepts. And considering shopping is one of his hobbies, he’s in the right line of work. After riding in his friend’s new Jetta GLI, Josh found himself at his local Volkswagen dealer signing papers for his Jetta Wolfsburg Writing and photography by: Wendy Carlson Edition, and he hasn’t turned back since.It wasn’t for

the crisp-fried conch fritters that I parked alongside Alabama Jack’s in North Key Largo, Florida. Nor was it for the appealing conviviality of this dockside restaurant where the bronze-skinned bartenders were serving up frozen drinks.

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ruth is, I pulled over to consider what loomed ahead: bridges, lots of them. An hour earlier, I’d left Miami embarking on a one-tank road trip to the Florida Keys.

Just me, my Candy White VW Eos Lux and the open road. And with the car’s 31 mpg,* we have miles and miles ahead of us.

No watches, no cell phones, no worries—not even a map.

The Eos’ built-in navigational system (optional) was guiding me on U.S. Highway 1 toward this seductively tropical string of mangrove-fringed islands off the tip of Florida’s southeastern peninsula.

For island-hopping, I couldn’t have chosen better transport than the Eos Lux four-seat convertible coupe with its comfortoriented interior, featuring 12-way adjustable Viennaleather seating surfaces. The Eos is the world’s first hardtop convertible with a sunroof (and it powers down in just 25 seconds), promising endless access to blue sky and sunshine, no matter what the season. A nifty pop-up front wind deflector kept the ride quiet and my hair from turning into a virtual cyclone.

And the new rear spoiler was sure to turn heads at the beach.

I figured I’d make the two-day road trip from Mark Smith Miami to Key West— Profession: Orthopedic Product about Manager 300 miles round fuel to spare.

Volkswagen model: 2007 GTI trip—with 2.0T But I had to cross some Enthusiastic is the word to describebridges Mark Smith.

His zeal for life, first. his career and certainly for his Volkswagen GTI is evident. “There is no other car on the market that rivals the GTI in affordability, fit and finish, driving pleasureUntil and performance,” says Mark. now, I hadn’t thought Putting his GTI through its much paces with the sunroof open feeling and tunes from about the queasy his iPod® blasting from the speakers perfect moment for Mark.

I get whenisI atravel great heights

Jenny Hightower Profession: Manager, Alumni Relations— Johnson & Wales UniversitySM Volkswagen model: 2006 GLI It just makes sense that someone who’s an accomplished autocross racer, road racer and member of the Rocky Mountain Solo2 Series Hall of Champions drives a Volkswagen GLI. Jenny Hightower has a love of speed that also extends to snowmobiling and snow skiing. Also fitting in there somewhere—belly dancing and developing alumni

above water. It’s not exactly a phobia, and I wasn’t about to let that come between me and this palm-tree paradise, so I parked, powered down the roof and then accelerated, grateful for the punch of the Eos’ 2.0L turbocharged injection engine (200-horsepower inline 4-cylinder with 10.3:1 compression), which is part of what makes this car so fun to drive. That and its sporty handling. Moments later, Alabama Jack’s was just

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“We wanted a purposefully clear GTI design. A car that has power but also style,” according to Volkswagen AG’s Director of Design Walter de Silva.

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The emergence of Volkswagen’s interpretation of the Gran Turismo Injection began at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1975.

From there,after it took There was plenty for the history books the three-week-long 2009 Dakar Rally—most notably, the moniker and owned it: It shattered the paradigm Volkswagen had become the first automobile manufacturer in history to win the 5,900-mile endurance of performance as a luxury and succinctly blended classic with a diesel-powered vehicle—the Race Touareg 2. This year also marked the rally’s first running nimble handling, crisp acceleration and impressive from another hemisphere—racing all the way across the continent of South America—from the plains of braking in an affordable, practical package.

Patagonia, the Atacama Desert and the passageway through the Andes Mountains to the checkered-flag The GTI was born. The first production GTI took finish in Buenos Aires, Argentina. to the Autobahn in 1977, but America would have to wait more than five years to taste its own GTI. The Race Touareg 2, powered But it was more than worth the wait. Sales and buzz by a TDI® engine, propelled Giniel of the GTI took off, and in the three decades since, de Villiers/Dirk von Zitzewitz Dakar Factshot hatch has remained the choice the original to first place and Mark Miller/Ralph of discerning automotive and technology + The 2009 Dakar Rally took Pitchford to second—a monumental mavens far and wide. place from January 3-18, 2009.Find the latest information achievement, thanks to the reliability on the 2010 GTI and other Volkswagen models and fuel-efficiency* of TDI and + Over 550 teams participated at 50 dasautomagazine.com/upcomingcars. from countries. the superb skills and dedication of the Volkswagen Motorsport team. + 500,000 fans flocked to Buenos Miller’s second-place finish was Aires for the rally’s starting ceremony. the highest ever by an American in this legendary event. + Over 5,900 miles were raced #1 Giniel de Villiers

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through Argentina and Chile. + The highest elevation reached by the 2009 Dakar Rally contenders was 15,505 feet. + Winners: Marc Coma - Motorbike Giniel de Villiers/ Dirk von Zitzewitz - Car Firdaus Kabirov - Truck. + The Giniel de Villiers/Dirk von Zitzewitz team completed the 2009 Dakar Rally in 48 hours, 10 minutes, 57 seconds. + 113 bikers, 13 quad riders, 91 car teams and 54 truck teams finished the rally. + The first Dakar Rally was held in 1979.

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From the Dakar press release: “The success of Volkswagen taught those who did not know it that victories are built in the long run, especially in a race like the Dakar. The investment of the German manufacturer, whose goal was to bring the first diesel engine to victory on the most demanding of all rally-raids, started in 2003.

After hesitation, progress, confirmation and tough times, it’s in 2009 that the Race Touareg reached its goal by being the master of the race from the beginning till the end.”

What’s next for the Race Touareg 2?

The Dakar team will traverse the Orient in the inaugural Silk Way Rally through Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan in September 2009.

The event, organized by the Dakar team, will follow the Silk Road, the legendary trade route linking Europe to Asia, which promises thrills, challenge and fame to the victors.

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*Touareg 2 TDI clean diesel 17 city/25 highway mpg.

EPA estimates. Your mileage may vary.

Multifunctional efficiency meets compact SUV The Tiguan. Compact size. Efficient performance. German-engineered.

Take a moment to compose yourself.

We know what you’re thinking. How do they do it? How do they pack so much into a compact SUV? The features, the performance, the quality, the safety, the power. The multifunctional, efficient interior and streamlined, stylized exterior. At Volkswagen, we’ve been designing and building capable compact cars for some time now.

The Tiguan is but part of the natural evolution of that

experience and legacy in offering our world-famous style of affordable, German-engineered vehicles.

This is good for today’s urban adventurers, because the Tiguan is as evolved as they come, with its premium feel and superior workmanship. Take a look at all of the big features we fit into our first compact SUV.

+ The efficient performance of the GTI engine: 2.0L turbocharged, direct- injection engine producing 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque + Electronic Stabilization Program standard with Hydraulic Brake Assist + Electro-mechanical steering standard + Up to 56 feet of cubic feet cargo space (with rear seats folded down) + Towing capacity of up to 2,200 lb + Optional 4motion® all-wheel drive + 2009 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick + Optional panoramic sunroof* lets in four times the amount of sunlight an average sunroof does

Guess where we are and WIN! Think you know which sweet city our Tiguan is making itself at home in these pictures?

If you know, or if you want to look at some additional visual clues, head online to dasautomagazine.com/Tiguancity.

Enter your answer online for a chance to win a prize for which our mystery city is known the world over. The first 25 correct answers win! See you there. *Panoramic sunroof optional on Tiguan SE and SEL.

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oes all this restyling endure penalty of drag?

Hardly. To the contrary, this new GTI is even more smooth, controlled and solid than the previous model, featuring a larger roof spoiler, redesigned side mirrors and frontal area, which work together with an improved aero treatment to the underside.

Docked in the garage, the GTI seems to urge your engagement. Taking to the road is a hands-on, visceral experience in an otherwise impersonal, wireless world. The new GTI’s chassis enjoys numerous suspension enhancements to springs, shock absorbers and rear anti-roll bar—a complete reworking that lowers the car approximately 20 mm. Making maximum use of the mechanical grip available in corners, a new XDS (crossdifferential system) traction distribution system sends torque to the driven wheel with the most grip.

Carefree Maintenance™ Program*, which provides no-charge scheduled maintenance for the first three years or 36,000 miles.

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The Golf GTI MkVI will be available in dealerships this fall—as usual with a unique connection between sporty suspension and agile engine.

The engine generates its high torque rating way down at 1,800 rpm for propulsive thrust, turning the 0–60 in a brisk 6.9 seconds.

Providing that propulsion is the proven 2.0 liter TSI turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 200 horsepower channeled through a six-speed manual or DSG dualclutch gearbox.

Surprisingly, for all its abundant capability and unflinching fun-to-drive character, the 2010 GTI also comes with Volkswagen’s

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exciting things, in fact, we could fill a book with it all.

Instead of trying to fit everything into these two pages, we’re using this space to whet your appetites and offering an expanded story at1995–1999 dasautomagazine.com/ Sporting an unmistakable tdicup09.

Plus, we wantgrowl to be and new skin, the third-generation able to keep you consistently GTI did the unthinkable: a V6 engine up date with Jetta TDI Cup into a four-cylinder engine compartment—the VR6. that’s news and results, and pretty hard to do once this issue rolls off the presses.

So head to the site for the full Jetta TDI Cup story.

* The Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Coverage is during the term of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. Does not include routine wear and tear on parts such as brakes, tires, wiper blades, light bulbs, etc. See dealer for details.

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the 2010 gti is indeed the With an extra two races added to this quintessential year’s schedule, there are even more personal chances for you to get out and catch some good clean racing. If the TDI Cup technology is coming to your neighborhood, don’t device. miss the chance to catch a race.

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Schedule Races 1 and 2: April 24 –26 VIRginia International Raceway: Alton, VA Race 3: May 15 –17 Miller Motorsports Park Tooele, UT Race 4: June 19–21 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, OH Race 5: July 24 –26 Autobahn Country Club Joliet, IL Race 6: Aug. 14 –16 Road America Elkhart Lake, WI Race 7: Aug. 28 –30 Mosport International Raceway Bowmanville, ON (Canada) Races 8 & 9: Sept. 11–13 New Jersey Motorsports Park Millville, NJ

As quiet and unassuming off the track as she is confident and successful on it, Smutney makes history this year as one of the TDI Cup’s first female drivers.

It’s the kind of history she’s been making for some time now. She’s a VW girl all the way through; her daily driver is a 2008 Rabbit—“by far the nicest car I’ve ever driven.” Off the track, we assume.

1999–2005 Although many GTI models of this era were still propelled by the VR6, the number of valves went from 12 to 24 and performance increased. Alongside, a new 1.8-liter turbocharged engine would emerge and set the stage for the next GTI.

2006–2009 Name: Kerstin Smutney Decidedly to its roots with Home: Bothell, returning Washington plaid cloth seats, red stitching and Age:black 19 undercladding, the GTI got Yearsa Racing: 12 a 2.0L turbo redesign and engine—a time machine.

Career Dream: Winning the Indianapolis 500 If She’s Not Racing: Wants to be a broadcast

Race 10: Sept. 25 –27 Road Atlanta Braselton, GA

2010For up-to-date results and race recaps, check out dasautomagazine.com/ Significant changes to the body and tdicup09. suspension, along with yet another power boost and the addition of the XDS system form the foundation of the ultimate personal technology device —the GTI MkVI.

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Upright and confident, yet wider, with a more horizontal presence, the 2010 GTI shows subtle design cues that, taken together, add up to a resounding evolution of the quintessential specialty performance hatch. + Overall more sporty feel and aggressive front fascia + Front grille styling that evokes the essence of the first GTI + Cloth seats true to the European original and red stitching on the steering wheel + Black exterior side skirts and twin tailpipes

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oes all this restyling endure penalty of drag?

Hardly. To the contrary, this new GTI is even more smooth, controlled and solid than the previous model, featuring a larger roof spoiler, redesigned side mirrors and frontal area, which work together with an improved aero treatment to the underside.

Docked in the garage, the GTI seems to urge your engagement. Taking to the road is a hands-on, visceral experience in an otherwise impersonal, wireless world. The new GTI’s chassis enjoys numerous suspension enhancements to springs, shock absorbers and rear anti-roll bar—a complete reworking that lowers the car approximately 20 mm. Making maximum use of the mechanical grip available in corners, a new XDS (crossdifferential system) traction distribution system sends torque to the driven wheel with the most grip.

Carefree Maintenance™ Program*, which provides no-charge scheduled maintenance for the first three years or 36,000 miles.

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The engine generates its high torque rating way down at 1,800 rpm for propulsive thrust, turning the 0–60 in a brisk 6.9 seconds.

Providing that propulsion is the proven 2.0 liter TSI turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 200 horsepower channeled through a six-speed manual or DSG dualclutch gearbox.

Surprisingly, for all its abundant capability and unflinching fun-to-drive character, the 2010 GTI also comes with Volkswagen’s

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dreams, they’re all hungry for here are worse places beginning. This is but the the kind of shot at racing to chase your dreams, commencement of a long, royalty that the Jetta TDI™ Cup you know. Here, among exhausting, exhilarating, gives them. It’s a shot most the rolling green hills and the trying, rewarding and have never had before. attendant vineyards altogether demanding season of California’s Sonoma Valley, that will span more than seven Considering the Jetta TDI™ the chasing of dreams takes months in length. It’s a season Cup is the only green race on a more literal meaning. that will cover 10 races (two in North America, it’s a unique 1983–1984 1985–1992 It’s here, at Infineon Raceway, more than last season), eight generation launched opportunity to make history.

Larger and more sophisticated than one of North First America’s great courses, eight states and in America. Any color you And want,do it in a Jetta TDI that the original, GTI gen MkII also grew road tracks, where than Black, Silver countries. so long more as it’s White, in horsepower and torque. In 1987, offers the best of both worlds— two 40 of North America’s finest or Mars Red. The “hot hatch” it mutated to 16 valves and in 1991, fuel efficiency and spirited, So, here’s the hatched. increased displacement to 2.0deal: liters.We have young driversis chase each fun-to-drive performance— way more stories and other in a series of tests and no compromises. observations to share than challenges over the course we had pages in which of four days. For the more than For those drivers who made to do so. Enough cool and 40 drivers here chasing their the final cut, this is just the

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exciting things, in fact, we could fill a book with it all.

Instead of trying to fit everything into these two pages, we’re using this space to whet your appetites and offering an expanded story at1995–1999 dasautomagazine.com/ Sporting an unmistakable tdicup09.

Plus, we wantgrowl to be and new skin, the third-generation able to keep you consistently GTI did the unthinkable: a V6 engine up date with Jetta TDI Cup into a four-cylinder engine compartment—the VR6. that’s news and results, and pretty hard to do once this issue rolls off the presses.

So head to the site for the full Jetta TDI Cup story.

* The Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Coverage is during the term of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. Does not include routine wear and tear on parts such as brakes, tires, wiper blades, light bulbs, etc. See dealer for details.

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the 2010 gti is indeed the With an extra two races added to this quintessential year’s schedule, there are even more personal chances for you to get out and catch some good clean racing. If the TDI Cup technology is coming to your neighborhood, don’t device. miss the chance to catch a race.

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Schedule Races 1 and 2: April 24 –26 VIRginia International Raceway: Alton, VA Race 3: May 15 –17 Miller Motorsports Park Tooele, UT Race 4: June 19–21 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, OH Race 5: July 24 –26 Autobahn Country Club Joliet, IL Race 6: Aug. 14 –16 Road America Elkhart Lake, WI Race 7: Aug. 28 –30 Mosport International Raceway Bowmanville, ON (Canada) Races 8 & 9: Sept. 11–13 New Jersey Motorsports Park Millville, NJ

As quiet and unassuming off the track as she is confident and successful on it, Smutney makes history this year as one of the TDI Cup’s first female drivers.

It’s the kind of history she’s been making for some time now. She’s a VW girl all the way through; her daily driver is a 2008 Rabbit—“by far the nicest car I’ve ever driven.” Off the track, we assume.

1999–2005 Although many GTI models of this era were still propelled by the VR6, the number of valves went from 12 to 24 and performance increased. Alongside, a new 1.8-liter turbocharged engine would emerge and set the stage for the next GTI.

2006–2009 Name: Kerstin Smutney Decidedly to its roots with Home: Bothell, returning Washington plaid cloth seats, red stitching and Age:black 19 undercladding, the GTI got Yearsa Racing: 12 a 2.0L turbo redesign and engine—a time machine.

Career Dream: Winning the Indianapolis 500 If She’s Not Racing: Wants to be a broadcast

Race 10: Sept. 25 –27 Road Atlanta Braselton, GA

2010For up-to-date results and race recaps, check out dasautomagazine.com/ Significant changes to the body and tdicup09. suspension, along with yet another power boost and the addition of the XDS system form the foundation of the ultimate personal technology device —the GTI MkVI.

journalist/race reporter

TV Show: “Grey’s Anatomy” Movie: “Cars,” “Talladega Nights” European 2010 GTI images shown

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“We wanted a purposefully clear GTI design. A car that has power but also style,” according to Volkswagen AG’s Director of Design Walter de Silva.

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The emergence of Volkswagen’s interpretation of the Gran Turismo Injection began at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1975.

From there,after it took There was plenty for the history books the three-week-long 2009 Dakar Rally—most notably, the moniker and owned it: It shattered the paradigm Volkswagen had become the first automobile manufacturer in history to win the 5,900-mile endurance of performance as a luxury and succinctly blended classic with a diesel-powered vehicle—the Race Touareg 2. This year also marked the rally’s first running nimble handling, crisp acceleration and impressive from another hemisphere—racing all the way across the continent of South America—from the plains of braking in an affordable, practical package.

Patagonia, the Atacama Desert and the passageway through the Andes Mountains to the checkered-flag The GTI was born. The first production GTI took finish in Buenos Aires, Argentina. to the Autobahn in 1977, but America would have to wait more than five years to taste its own GTI. The Race Touareg 2, powered But it was more than worth the wait. Sales and buzz by a TDI® engine, propelled Giniel of the GTI took off, and in the three decades since, de Villiers/Dirk von Zitzewitz Dakar Factshot hatch has remained the choice the original to first place and Mark Miller/Ralph of discerning automotive and technology + The 2009 Dakar Rally took Pitchford to second—a monumental mavens far and wide. place from January 3-18, 2009.Find the latest information achievement, thanks to the reliability on the 2010 GTI and other Volkswagen models and fuel-efficiency* of TDI and + Over 550 teams participated at 50 dasautomagazine.com/upcomingcars. from countries. the superb skills and dedication of the Volkswagen Motorsport team. + 500,000 fans flocked to Buenos Miller’s second-place finish was Aires for the rally’s starting ceremony. the highest ever by an American in this legendary event. + Over 5,900 miles were raced #1 Giniel de Villiers

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through Argentina and Chile. + The highest elevation reached by the 2009 Dakar Rally contenders was 15,505 feet. + Winners: Marc Coma - Motorbike Giniel de Villiers/ Dirk von Zitzewitz - Car Firdaus Kabirov - Truck. + The Giniel de Villiers/Dirk von Zitzewitz team completed the 2009 Dakar Rally in 48 hours, 10 minutes, 57 seconds. + 113 bikers, 13 quad riders, 91 car teams and 54 truck teams finished the rally. + The first Dakar Rally was held in 1979.

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From the Dakar press release: “The success of Volkswagen taught those who did not know it that victories are built in the long run, especially in a race like the Dakar. The investment of the German manufacturer, whose goal was to bring the first diesel engine to victory on the most demanding of all rally-raids, started in 2003.

After hesitation, progress, confirmation and tough times, it’s in 2009 that the Race Touareg reached its goal by being the master of the race from the beginning till the end.”

What’s next for the Race Touareg 2?

The Dakar team will traverse the Orient in the inaugural Silk Way Rally through Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan in September 2009.

The event, organized by the Dakar team, will follow the Silk Road, the legendary trade route linking Europe to Asia, which promises thrills, challenge and fame to the victors.

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*Touareg 2 TDI clean diesel 17 city/25 highway mpg.

EPA estimates. Your mileage may vary.

Multifunctional efficiency meets compact SUV The Tiguan. Compact size. Efficient performance. German-engineered.

Take a moment to compose yourself.

We know what you’re thinking. How do they do it? How do they pack so much into a compact SUV? The features, the performance, the quality, the safety, the power. The multifunctional, efficient interior and streamlined, stylized exterior. At Volkswagen, we’ve been designing and building capable compact cars for some time now.

The Tiguan is but part of the natural evolution of that

experience and legacy in offering our world-famous style of affordable, German-engineered vehicles.

This is good for today’s urban adventurers, because the Tiguan is as evolved as they come, with its premium feel and superior workmanship. Take a look at all of the big features we fit into our first compact SUV.

+ The efficient performance of the GTI engine: 2.0L turbocharged, direct- injection engine producing 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque + Electronic Stabilization Program standard with Hydraulic Brake Assist + Electro-mechanical steering standard + Up to 56 feet of cubic feet cargo space (with rear seats folded down) + Towing capacity of up to 2,200 lb + Optional 4motion® all-wheel drive + 2009 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick + Optional panoramic sunroof* lets in four times the amount of sunlight an average sunroof does

Guess where we are and WIN! Think you know which sweet city our Tiguan is making itself at home in these pictures?

If you know, or if you want to look at some additional visual clues, head online to dasautomagazine.com/Tiguancity.

Enter your answer online for a chance to win a prize for which our mystery city is known the world over. The first 25 correct answers win! See you there. *Panoramic sunroof optional on Tiguan SE and SEL.

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Josh Grant Profession: Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Volkswagen model: 2007 Jetta Wolfsburg Edition Most of us have seen a Target® ad at one time or another. Chances are Josh Grant may have had a hand in it. As senior recruiter, Josh finds the talented minds behind the retail giant’s advertising concepts. And considering shopping is one of his hobbies, he’s in the right line of work. After riding in his friend’s new Jetta GLI, Josh found himself at his local Volkswagen dealer signing papers for his Jetta Wolfsburg Writing and photography by: Wendy Carlson Edition, and he hasn’t turned back since.It wasn’t for

the crisp-fried conch fritters that I parked alongside Alabama Jack’s in North Key Largo, Florida. Nor was it for the appealing conviviality of this dockside restaurant where the bronze-skinned bartenders were serving up frozen drinks.

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ruth is, I pulled over to consider what loomed ahead: bridges, lots of them. An hour earlier, I’d left Miami embarking on a one-tank road trip to the Florida Keys.

Just me, my Candy White VW Eos Lux and the open road. And with the car’s 31 mpg,* we have miles and miles ahead of us.

No watches, no cell phones, no worries—not even a map.

The Eos’ built-in navigational system (optional) was guiding me on U.S. Highway 1 toward this seductively tropical string of mangrove-fringed islands off the tip of Florida’s southeastern peninsula.

For island-hopping, I couldn’t have chosen better transport than the Eos Lux four-seat convertible coupe with its comfortoriented interior, featuring 12-way adjustable Viennaleather seating surfaces. The Eos is the world’s first hardtop convertible with a sunroof (and it powers down in just 25 seconds), promising endless access to blue sky and sunshine, no matter what the season. A nifty pop-up front wind deflector kept the ride quiet and my hair from turning into a virtual cyclone.

And the new rear spoiler was sure to turn heads at the beach.

I figured I’d make the two-day road trip from Mark Smith Miami to Key West— Profession: Orthopedic Product about Manager 300 miles round fuel to spare.

Volkswagen model: 2007 GTI trip—with 2.0T But I had to cross some Enthusiastic is the word to describebridges Mark Smith.

His zeal for life, first. his career and certainly for his Volkswagen GTI is evident. “There is no other car on the market that rivals the GTI in affordability, fit and finish, driving pleasureUntil and performance,” says Mark. now, I hadn’t thought Putting his GTI through its much paces with the sunroof open feeling and tunes from about the queasy his iPod® blasting from the speakers perfect moment for Mark.

I get whenisI atravel great heights

Jenny Hightower Profession: Manager, Alumni Relations— Johnson & Wales UniversitySM Volkswagen model: 2006 GLI It just makes sense that someone who’s an accomplished autocross racer, road racer and member of the Rocky Mountain Solo2 Series Hall of Champions drives a Volkswagen GLI. Jenny Hightower has a love of speed that also extends to snowmobiling and snow skiing. Also fitting in there somewhere—belly dancing and developing alumni

above water. It’s not exactly a phobia, and I wasn’t about to let that come between me and this palm-tree paradise, so I parked, powered down the roof and then accelerated, grateful for the punch of the Eos’ 2.0L turbocharged injection engine (200-horsepower inline 4-cylinder with 10.3:1 compression), which is part of what makes this car so fun to drive. That and its sporty handling. Moments later, Alabama Jack’s was just

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Keeping it in the family VW sponsors Major League Soccer for three years This summer, you might notice something new at soccer fields across America—cars, signage and activities from VW. It’s all part of an extension of Volkswagen of America’s sponsorship arrangement with Major League Soccer and its marketing arm. Under the sponsorship, VW will continue as MLS’ Official Automotive Partner and will also add some significant new grassroots initiatives.

As an official partner of Major League Soccer, Volkswagen will activate several vehicle displays—particularly familyoriented vehicles such as the Routan, Jetta SportWagen and Tiguan—through an integrated grassroots tour planned to kick off Memorial Day weekend. Also through the partnership, Volkswagen will receive online and ingame media assets, including field boards throughout the season on all nationally televised MLS games, including the MLS All-Star Game and MLS Cup. Volkswagen’s sponsorship also extends to the MLS MVP awards, which will include full-season, MLS All-Star and MLS Cup recipients.

Volkswagen also continues in its role as presenting partner of D.C. United, one of the League’s most honored teams, based in Washington, D.C. As part of the partnership, Volkswagen will be leveraging United’s Jaime Moreno within select print creative for the Routan. In its 13-year history, D.C. United has done battle against some of the world’s most famous clubs and built a fiercely loyal and dedicated fan base.

So if you’re planning to enjoy some MLS soccer games this summer, keep an eye out for Volkswagen.

Go to vw.com for more information.

“After a very successful first year, Volkswagen is pleased to extend its sponsorship of Major League Soccer,” said Tim Ellis, Vice President of Marketing for Volkswagen of America. “MLS’ aggressive expansion plans closely align with Volkswagen of America’s longterm growth strategy.”

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he lyrics to the Jimmy Buffett song, the one where he broke his flip-flop and lost his last shaker of salt, raced through my mind.

Along with some tidbits of Key West trivia: In 1982, the city formed the Conch Republic and declared war against the United States—for one minute. And get this: it’s against the law to kill a chicken in Key West, dating back to the days when cockfighting was rampant.

That kept my mind engaged until I reached the peak of the bridge, unclenched my jaw and took a peek at the scenery: an azure-blue sky with the Florida Bay below, dotted with

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sailboats tacking lazily in the shimmering turquoise waters.

The Keys unfolded before me, an archipelago of about 1,700 islands.

Many are nothing more than a bunch of mangroves growing out of the sea.

But 45 are inhabited, linked by bridges, beginning with Key Largo and ending 106 miles south at Key West, the southernmost point in the continental U.S. The flat, scrub landscape gave way to a concrete land of strip malls and billboards in Key Largo. Pastel-colored mom-and-pop motels, seafood shacks, palm reader storefronts and souvenir shops all beckoned me.

But the most alluring roadside attraction turned out to be the sunset overlooking the Florida Bay — streaks of orange, pink and red fanned over the horizon. After dinner (conch fritters, at last), I retired to my motel in Marathon Key, where my Eos coordinated nicely with the building’s peach-and-cream color scheme.

Next morning, I recharged with coffee and a bowl of oatmeal at Stout’s, the local breakfast spot, where the walls are covered with trophy fish and faded sailing photos. A boldface headline of a framed, front-page article in the Miami Herald announced the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, a reminder of the Keys’ proximity to Cuba, just 90 miles south of Key West.

At the Seven Mile Bridge, a historic site and possibly the most photographed place in the Keys, I paused to marvel at its span, which rises to a 65-foot arc to allow boats to pass underneath. A pedestrian bridge runs alongside of it, where you can rent a bike and pedal over part of it, or you can try your luck fishing off the railing.

Henry Flagler, a railroad tycoon and real estate developer, first conceived of connecting the Keys with an overseas railway in the early 1900s. Much of that was destroyed by a hurricane in 1935.

Eventually, the rails were replaced with the Overseas Highway, or Route 1, which begins in Key West at Mile Marker “0” and runs up the East Coast, ending in Fort Kent, Maine.

In the watery depths beneath this network of bridges, an entirely different infrastructure thrives. The reef along the Keys is part of the third longest in the world and is home to 50-plus types of coral and more than 600 species of fish.

To experience this underwater world firsthand, I drove to Bahia Honda State Park. One of the largest and best-kept parks in the Keys, the park sprawls across both sides of the highway with 2.5 miles of sandy, white beaches, a campground and ample areas for bird-watching and hiking. On a snorkeling trip there, the woman next to me reported she swam with barracudas and sharks her last time out. “Don’t worry, they won’t bother you,” she assured me.

Five minutes out snorkeling, I had a showdown with a steelyeyed barracuda myself. For a moment, neither of us wavered.

Then, I spun around and darted off as fast as my flippers would carry me toward more docile marine life.

Back in the Eos, I settled into the butter-soft seat and put the top up to block the midday sun, opting for the sunroof view of the palm fronds. After deciding which station to listen to on the Eos’ satellite radio, I was off.

At Big Pine Key, I discovered the National Key Deer Refuge, established in 1957 to protect a dwindling population of an endangered sub-species of goat-sized deer. Just down the road, I spy a sign: “No Name Pub.” With a name like that, how could I resist?

The real draw of this local honky-tonk is the excellent pizza, topped with fresh-grilled shrimp, and best accompanied with an icy local brew. A real sense of camaraderie prevails here, and it’s worth a visit just to view the décor. An estimated $10,000 worth of dollar bills cover the bar walls, tacked on by patrons.

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A tough cell?

Not for Volkswagen— Hydrogen fuel-cell technology is road-ready In the interest of innovation and improved air quality, Volkswagen scientists and engineers develop the inevitable replacement to the internal-combustion engine.

Even though one of the best alternative technologies is down the road a piece, Volkswagen already has viable prototypes in its R&D garages right now.

We mean the hydrogen fuel cell. It most closely mirrors the convenience of gasoline—brief fueling times and consistent long-range driving in between. Hydrogen lasts up to 250 miles between fill-ups with tanks that hold approximately six kilograms of hydrogen. It gets up to two-and-ahalf times the mileage per kilogram that gasoline gets per gallon. Volkswagen knows this because it has the technology harnessed in a road-ready state in the shape of the Volkswagen Jetta, Passat and other models.

The technology itself needs no perfecting. It’s already perfect: clean, efficient, economical, powerful enough and proven. Okay, longevity is a minor question mark.

“It’s a similar situation to battery power,” says John Tillman, Volkswagen Advanced Powertrain Research Program Manager. “We’re getting 75,000 to 80,000 miles out of our hydrogen-powered vehicles. We need to get that to 150,000 miles.”

It seems that Volkswagen has time to improve the life-use of its hydrogenpowered technology.

+ The electric motor provides propulsion.

+ Without a foil diaphragm made from a special plastic, the compact Volkswagen fuel cell would not be possible.

“The feasibility of hydrogen is up to 20 years away,” says Tillman. Even though any competent advanced chemistry student can recreate the, well, chemistry

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+ In the experimental stages, the fuel-cell system is a complicated assembly, but once in a car, it will be a much smaller package.

of a hydrogen fuel cell with the right equipment and some safety glasses.

What’s the rub with a technology that sufficiently matches the power output of internal-combustion engines and none of the emissions output?

VOLKSWAGEN FUEL CELL

Before dusk, I rolled into Key West.

Anode as the Conch Republic, Cathode Known this refuge for artists, eccentrics and free-thinkers was once the wealthiest U.S. city per capita in 1889, when the town’s earliest wealthy residents made their fortune from the sea. Today, tourist dollars fuel the economy; on weekends, the main streets are packed elbow-to-elbow.

Parking the Eos on a side street was Electrolytic Membrane a breeze with the Park Distance Control, which warns me if I’m getting too close to an object in the process of parking.

I set off on foot, following a movable Mardi Gras, a nonstop party crowd that filters onto Duval Street after sunset.

Swept along with the masses, I walked by watering holes with names like Sloppy Joe’s and T-shirt shops, art galleries, Cuban cigar booths, Panama hat vendors and countless boutiques.

Rickshaws and bicycles whizzed past.

The sweet aroma of grilled seafood wafted through the air, along with the sound of live music from the open-air bars.

Key Lime pie; visiting Ernest Hemingway’s house, now a museum and home to 60 cats, some of them descendants HOW A HYDROGEN FUEL of Hemingway’s six-toed cat; unwinding CELL WORKSbeaches; on the gorgeous, white-sand A hydrogen fuel cell converts and sipping a frozen drink—a mojito, hydrogen gas to electricity, which margarita, piñathen colada or an caipirinha. powers electric motor.

Could not be simpler—it’s a

For obvious reasons, Key West is not self-contained power plant, just like battery. nobreakfast combustion; a town of early arisers.

AtThere’s Pepe’s there’s an electrochemical reaction. counter, I found myself cheek-to-jowl It’s a method that only assumes the with the rest of laws the of bleary-eyed patrons. nature will apply a basic A whitewashedchemical shack with a banyan tree principle: When you separate positively charged protons growing through the patio, Pepe’s is the from negatively charged electrons oldest restaurant in town, dating back of an element, you can to 1909. Today, it mightelectricity. be more popular generate for fresh-squeezed fruit drinks, namely Hydrogen electrons travel through Mimosas and Bloody Marys, than a negative circuit (anode), for creamed chipped beef on to toast. converting them electrical power. pass through But for me, coffee for The theprotons long drive. a liquid membrane to a positive circuit (cathode). When the protons and electrons re-associate, they combine with Icompressed On the way back to Miami, pulled theoxygen to form water (H 2O).

Eos over near Key Largo for a parting glance,

hoping to savorHeat oneand more sunset water are thebefore only by-products of a hydrogen leaving this tropical paradise behind. fuel

Volkswagen uses AC (alternating current) electric motors powered by this electrochemical reaction that generate up to 134 horsepower.

Alternating current is more efficient because there is more power and less heat. Heat creates resistance in an electric motor, which diminishes power.

The more resistance (translation: electrical friction), the greater the likelihood of a shutdown. In fact, the electric motor is actually water-cooled just like an internalcombustion engine—coolant, radiator, water jackets—the works.

The fuel cell also has its own cooling system, which maintains the electric motor’s operating temperature at 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

Visit dasautomagazine.com/eosroadtrip to see more photos from the trip.

It’s impossible to experience all of Key West in one day. But not to be missed: treating yourself to a piece of luscious

+ The hydrogen tank stores the hydrogen fuel.

+ The fuel cell converts hydrogen into water, producing electric power for the motor.

cell. The by-products are not drinkable, but they are breathable, because there are zero emissions— no CO2 or nitrogen oxide (NOx).

“It’s getting the delivery system online,” says Tillman.

“Even without all the local, state and federal governmental laws and regulations, it will take years to match the infrastructure of gasoline.”

Occam’s Razor, a principle created in the 14th century, says that if multiple competing ideas are equal, select the one that introduces the fewest assumptions. Perhaps it’s one of many sound reasons why Volkswagen developed clean diesel as the next logical fuel source designed to help reduce the cost and environmental impact of everyday driving in the early 21st century.

At some point, according to Tillman, in the pursuit of replacing internal combustion, Occam’s Razor will yield to chaos theory.

“No one technology will replace the internal-combustion engine,” believes Tillman. “Families will own multiple cars for multiple applications—electric for urban commuting and perhaps a biofuel vehicle for distance driving.”

There’s nothing chaotic, however, about the way that Volkswagen is covering all possibilities. It has clean diesel, biofuel, electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles with significant road time, ready to proliferate. Perhaps, instead, the simple solution in regards to replacing the internal combustion-engine is to be ready for anything.

The 2009 and 2010 Eos models come standard with Volkswagen’s Carefree Maintenance™ Program.* *The Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage is during the term of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply.

Does not include routine wear and tear on parts such as brakes, tires, wiper blades, light bulbs, etc. See dealer for details.

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Safety Engineered 2009 World Car of the Year: Volkswagen Golf

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded seven 2009 Volkswagen vehicles its Top Safety Pick award: Tiguan, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Eos, Rabbit*, Passat and Passat Wagon. It’s the highest possible rating given by the IIHS, recognizing vehicles that perform the best in protecting vehicle occupants in frontal-, side- and rearimpact tests.

European model shown.

That’s the result of Volkswagen’s efforts to continue to design and manufacture vehicles that are characterized by high levels of safety. The work of Volkswagen’s safety engineers begins long before crash-testing an early prototype. The crashworthiness of every Volkswagen vehicle is first evaluated by safety engineers at the initial design-sketch stage.

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These sketches are converted into computer models. If it’s not a new concept, engineers Available Features Safety can use and adapt older drawings of predecessors as a basis for evaluating crashworthiness, because they + Cloth sport seats + Six airbags* standard (optional rear-side The 2010 Golf comes standard with know they’re validated. airbags on five-door Golf)

+ Premium 8 radio** Volkswagen’s Carefree Maintenance™ + State-of-the-art development in airbag and + MDI** Program***, which provides no-charge Safety engineers then create what is called a Finite Elementsystems Model—or FEM—that can simulate the behavior belt-tensioner + 17" alloy wheels** the firstdata is inputted+into a supercomputer—vehicle dimensions, types and ofscheduled a vehiclemaintenance in a crash. for Critical New headraints to help minimize risk and + Satellite radio** three years or 36,000 miles, whichever severity of whiplash injury (with six months’ introductory subscription) comes first. + Latest-generation ESP® standard + Sport suspension** + Multifunction steering wheel** + Highline instrument cluster *Four-door model **Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.

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Note: The above image is a dramatization and does not depict what will happen in an accident. All bags will not inflate in real-world accidents and if multiple bags do deploy, they will be in various stages of inflating/deflating and will never all be inflated at the same time.

Over the past 34 years since the Golf, formerly called the Rabbit in North America, first went on sale in the U.S., more than 1.8 million units have been sold in the U.S. It’s a simple science—give the people what they want, and then some.

Through it all, the basis for the Golf’s appeal has remained essentially intact—three-or five-door sporty hatchback, cavernous cargo capacity, German-engineered road manners and its surprisingly thrifty and affordable price point.

One thing, however, that you won’t notice unless prompted is noise. Wind noise, engine sound, vibration have all been reduced through the use of an acoustically damped windscreen and thicker side windows, a new door-sealing concept, improved engine and interior insulation, aerodynamically refined mirrors and more.

For 2010, Volkswagen again enhances the Golf, only this time, the style quotient has taken a decidedly upward trend. The exterior takes a more aggressive stance and appears wider, much like its GTI cousin. On the inside, the materials are high-touch and elegant.

properties of material, the stress and strain tolerances, and several hundred other metrics.

The supercomputers used in Wolfsburg can simulate crash and restraint performance. Passing these virtual safety tests is required before engineers can proceed with a vehicle prototype.

The objective is to gain assurance beyond a reasonable doubt that the computer crash simulations can predict if the prototype will pass the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) required by the U.S. government.

The United States has the most stringent safety requirements in the world. Before the first vehicle prototype, Volkswagen achieves a very high reliability factor.

Engines for the 2010 Golf are set to please as well, with the five-cylinder, 2.5-liter gasoline engine and the 2.0-liter TDI® clean diesel engine. The TDI engine is of special note, not only because it meets

emissions standards in all 50 states, but it also offers owners the best of both worlds— perfomance and efficiency.† The 2010 Golf TDI adds available sport seats, alloy Happens wheels, sportSafe suspension, multifunction steering wheel When Derek Devine and his two ® gearbox and dual-clutch DSGwere children traveling along a city street for those so inclined. in their hometown on a

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No matter which as Derek proceeded through an configurationBut you choose — intersection where the light had just diesel or gas,turned three-door green, his 2003 Passat Wagon or five-door — the Golf hasby a car that ran the was broadsided red light.* stylish practicality in the bag.

“I saw a car coming out of my Visit dasautomagazine.com/ peripheral vision,” Derek explains. upcomingcars.

When the first prototype is crashed, safety engineers pay special attention to the deformation performance of the exterior and the behavior of the crash dummies in the interior. It’s all about striking a balance between energy dissipation and absorption.

Most important is a stiff safety cage which protects the occupants from harmful intrusions. Seat belts and airbags** help protect the occupants within this safety cage.

Volkswagen also offers standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) on all 2009 models.

With barely enough time to form a thought in his head, his Passat Wagon was struck, and he found himself upside down. After quickly processing what had happened, Derek asked his kids if they were OK and was immensely relieved to hear their response, “We’re fine, Dad.” The Passat Wagon ended up on its roof, facing the opposite direction from where the family was originally headed, and onlookers helped the family out of the vehicle. Amazingly, Derek; his daughter, Brynn, nine years old; and his son Ian, six years old, had only minor bruises from the accident. “I think I’ve hurt myself worse sliding into second base during a softball game,” Derek says. “I bought the Passat Wagon because I wanted my wife and kids to be safe.” In the end, it helped keep him and his children safe on this particular Friday evening. * All accidents are not the same, and your results may be different. Injuries can be experienced

The only reaction that Volkswagen wants an owner to experience after a crash is one of relief, as was true in the example at the right.

in similar accidents.

In other words, the über-stringent standards of the FMVSS are largely satisfied before* Airbags a single, threeare supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age. dimensional prototype is crashed. ** TDI model only. *** The Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage is during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty, at no additional charge.

Some limitations apply. Does not include routine wear and tear on parts such as brakes, tires, wiper blades, light bulbs, etc.

See dealer for details. †

EPA estimates not available at time of print.

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If you have a Volkswagen vehicle with a rear wiper, here’s a little-known benefit you enjoy. When the front wipers are activated and you put your Volkswagen vehicle in reverse, the rear wipers activate automatically.

Because if it’s raining at the front of your Volkswagen, it’s probably raining at the back of it as well.

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Volkswagen’s generation of TDI-powered clean diesel vehicles expands this spring with the or rearnew hatch. introduction the 2 TDI. It joins its The rest of the of time, youTouareg need it closed.

The Volkswagen keyVR6 fob cousin in the Touareg lineup and offers an array is designed inand a wayavailable that keeps the trunk lid and hatch from of standard features, in rear addition to an ultra-low emissions system that ensures the TDI popping open by accident. clean diesel engine meets emissions standards in all 50 states.

If you need more That’s why you have to press and hold the button until the trunk

lid or rear hatch opens or unlatches.

When the Touareg 2 TDI clean diesel engine starts, some may notice the tiniest of pauses before the lightweight, compact 3.0-liter turbocharged package fires its cylinders. That’s the two-second time gap when the glow plugs in the chambers heat to approximately 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit and ignite the cleandiesel-air-fuel mix.

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When you press the accelerator, the quiet tone of the engine’s idle Visit dasautomagazine. remains, even as the 3.0 TDI engine’s 225 horsepower and lb.-ft. com/vwfeatures to 407 discover that theknow, features of torque kick in. The quiet and the power ismore justways there, you of your Volkswagen vehicle from the very get-go. Both may register surprise from the driver can meet your needs. unfamiliar with clean-diesel technology. There are more tips and benefits there.

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4 The quiet results because fuel is no longer dumped into the chambers the way a server 3 refills coffee cups at a busy restaurant. It’s delivered these days via a sophisticated, high-pressure common rail system through state-of-theart fuel injectors, all courtesy of Bosch®. A more scientific explanation of how all this operates appears in the Fall/Winter 2008 issue of Das Auto Magazine.

Let’s pretend you are very sensitive to temperature change. Or you are a famous celebrity with a massive ego. When you set the Climatic or Climatronic™ system, if your vehicle is so equipped, to 72 degrees, it takes you seriously. The system adjusts the cabin temperature exactly to 72 degrees. Not 71. Not 73.

But 72—or to whatever exact temperature you set.

The Touareg 2 TDI clean diesel qualifies for a $1,150 Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle income tax credit.*

So take your Climatic or Climatronic system seriously when you set the temperature. You need to trust the system—it will not let you down!

than gasoline, but also with more efficiency—the Touareg 2 TDI’s EPA mpg numbers measure out at 17 city and 25 highway (your mileage may vary).

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You need comfort and convenience at your fingertips.

You do not need to guess where the sunroof is going to stop when you let go of the switch.

Because you don’t have to let go of the switch to stop it. You simply turn the switch to any one of the numerous preset openings—indicated with dots—and release. Select the biggest big dot, which opens the sunroof about 70 percent and best minimizes wind noise.

Suffice it to say that the 5 Touareg 2 TDI hauls kids, groceries, topsoil and your boat with the same comfort, convenience, technology, ride, responsiveness and fun as its gasoline-powered relatives.

The power comes in part from the massive 16.8:1 compression ratio that the 3.0 TDI engine generates. Diesel fuel ignites with more gusto

You need the interior temperature set to an exact degree.

Anyway, the sunroof stops itself exactly where you need it to stop every time.

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+ + + Touareg 2 TDI: by the numbers that’s comfortable.

Picture hot day.the Youspecial can openadvantages the windows of most These numbers should factor into any story that arelates Volkswagen vehicles to let the hot air escape of clean diesel. without getting in the vehicle. Say that hot day turns — number highway miles you can are 1,800 — temperature (Fahrenheit) of glow plugs 660 into a rainy one andof your windows and sunroof at ignition

140:1 — air-fuel mixture at peak performance 29,000 — psi pressure that fuel is injected into combustion chamber

25 — EPA estimated mpg highway (your mileage may vary)

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You can customize the key fob — percentage increase in torque when to suit yourtoneeds. compared gasoline engines

You can lock or unlock the driver’s door—or all doors—with one press of a button. The factory setting is: one press unlocks driver’s door; two presses unlocks all doors. If you need to change that to “one numbers press locks and unlocks all doors” because you are popular and usually travel with friends, you can,® BMW® X5 Mercedes-Benz using the multifunction display feature in your xDrive 35d ML320 BlueTEC Volkswagen, located in the center of the instrument 3.0L Turbodiesel 3.0L BlueTEC clean panel.

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Left to lower windows, right to to accelerate fromthe zero to 60 miles raise them an andhour to close the sunroof. In case you need help remembering.

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26 24 Correct tire pressure helps satisfy many needs, 427 miles 451 miles like the need for safety, the need for fuel economy 585 miles 602 miles and the need for proper tire care and wear. The Tire 25Monitoring System was standard 25 on all Pressure $51,200vehicles before it became $48,600 Volkswagen a mandatory

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Volkswagen *Tax credit submitted under Notice 2006-9 and Internal Revenue Code, Section 30B relative to the 2009 Volkswagen understands Touareg 3.0L TDI.that Available to taxpayers who purchase a qualified vehicle on or before December 31, 2010. are not optimal eligible forsafety, the tax credit.

Only a limited youLeased need vehicles to maintain performance number of full tax credits are available. Please consult a tax professional for more information or go to www.irs.gov. and fuel economy at all times, and that under**Calculated based on 25 mpg highway EPA estimate and 26.4-gallon fuel tank. Your mileage may vary. pressured tires need air as soon as possible. ***Fill-ups based on 15,000 miles of driving during a 12-month period. † MSRP excludes taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. Prices in U.S. dollars. Subject to change without notice. * For details on these systems and features, together with all the appropriate warnings, please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual. ** Dealer charges may apply.

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Road trip tips Warm weather has arrived and the road is calling. Check out these road trip tips before your tires hit the pavement.

Games, food, balloons, excited kids, tired parents, tons of goodwill…and Volkswagen Routan models. They all ruled the evening at Toth Elementary School’s yearly carnival this past spring. But how does the Routan fit into this scene? It’s part of an ongoing Volkswagen program, VW School Fundraiser, benefiting elementary schools throughout the United States.

The Routan event at Toth Elementary, located in Perrysburg, Ohio, coincided with the school’s Relay for Life Carnival. Inside, the school was alive with carnival activities; outside, Volkswagen Routan models and other Volkswagen vehicles were in constant motion as teachers, parents and grandparents took test-drives, earning the school $5 per test-drive, compliments of Volkswagen. The school also received $50 up front for hosting the VW School Fundraiser event.

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When you return from your road trip, your car will thank you for a good washing.

Follow these tips for a thorough cleaning.

+ Use cleaning products safe for your vehicle (visit drivergear.vw.com to purchase the Volkswagen car-wash kit with products designed especially for your Volkswagen vehicle). + Wash your vehicle in the shade, if possible. + Make sure your vehicle has cooled down; otherwise the water will dry quickly, leaving spots. + Wash the wheels first. + After that, wash the vehicle from the top down, one section at a time, drying as you complete each section. + Rinse your wash mitt or sponge and refill your water bucket often to help prevent paint scratches (visit drivergear.vw.com to purchase car care bucket and sponge kit). + Try using a clay bar to remove embedded particles of debris in paint and even glass that may remain after the washing; The test-drive events match a school with a Volkswagen spray on a lubricant to the dealership — in this case, Ed Schmidt Volkswagen. “Volkswagen area before you use the was so organized that all we had to do is add the people and clay bar. voilà,” exclaims Julie Gedert, a teacher at Toth Elementary.

A total of 152 test drives earned the+school Don’t $810. forget to wash the insides of your windows, While many of the schools that take part in the VW School especially the windshield.

Fundraiser events use the money that’s raised for various Vinyl fog, which is caused school enrichment programs—certainly a worthy cause— by the aging of plastic and Toth Elementary chose to donate the funds raised during their vinyl used on your dash, test-drive event and carnival to the American Cancer Society. forms a film on the inside “Many of our teachers and staff have family members who are of your windshield cancer survivors or who have lost a family member to cancer,” over time. shares Dr. Beth Christoff, principal. “It has touched so many of our Toth family that it is a cause near and dear to our hearts.”

Money raised at last year’s carnival was donated to one of the school’s students who was battling cancer.

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Fresh off the drawing board The Detroit Auto Show is the ultimate showcase of the industry’s hottest vehicles. This year, the buzz centered on one of the most head-turning cars there—Volkswagen’s Concept BlueSport.

The Concept BlueSport design team was given just two objectives: maximum driving fun and minimal fuel consumption. The result? A sports car that achieves a top speed of 140 mph and up to 50 mpg highway mileage, thanks to a carefully chosen powertrain and a curb weight of just 2,600 pounds.

The Concept BlueSport clearly expresses Volkswagen’s commitment to designing cars that offer maximum excitement with minimum consumption. For VW enthusiasts, the future of driving looks bright—and maybe a little Blue.

Fuel Economy Under testing conditions, a combined fuel rating is 42 mpg (35 mpg city/50 mpg highway, EPA estimates not available for concept vehicles).

Weight savings Aluminum bodywork keeps the car lighter, and its revolutionary soft top weighs less than 60 pounds.

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Elementary School event and carnival, Dr. Christoff says, “We were hoping to raise about $3,000 this year, with the state of the economy, but we actually cleared $9,300!

Volkswagen’s partnership helped make our event very successful. We can’t thank you enough!”

Developed by a team led by Walter de Silva, Volkswagen Group’s Director of Design, Concept BlueSportabout represents symbiosis of Fundraiser technology and For the more information theaVW School timeless design. “Its styling is clear and reduced to the essentials; the car body program, email cindy@vwfundraiser.com. itself has a lean and linear structure,” explains de Silva.

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Low emissions The clean diesel design incorporates common rail injection and downstream NOx storage catalytic converter, keeping emissions to a low 113 g/km CO2.

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The Routan connects you to your life and the road. So how well have you gotten Guinness World Record for the to know the Routan? Find out as we lowest cover some of the model’s most uniquefuel consumption across the 48 contiguous United States—set available features.

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Visit your local Volkswagen dealer A cavernous storage space in the Routan’s second row devours st non-luxury manufacturer to make ESP® standard in the U.S. or vw.com/routan to discover more a large number of items while its intelligent front console storage on 2009 model year vehicles, well before the federal mandate about these and other features as well as on what trim levels they’re available.

system can hold a handbag or small laptop computer. On the SEL

the console can also slide backwards, offering second-row First automaker to offer a high-performance,model, fuel-efficient passengers two cup holders or be removed altogether when TDI® clean diesel vehicle certified for all 50 states hauling long items.

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edition vehicles, which were the first the cars to be exclusively marketed * The Carefree Maintenance Program covers vehicle’s scheduled maintenance intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage is during the term of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. Does not include routine wear and tear on parts such as brakes, tires, wiper through the Internet blades, light bulbs, etc. See dealer for details.

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The worldrecord time it took Ryan Arciero to navigate a Touareg V10 TDI up Pikes Peak, TAKE THE CHILL OFF OR PUT IT ON setting the record as being the …before you get in. The Routan is available with remote production start to warm things up beforefastest you venture out on cold diesel winter vehicle days, or to run the air conditioning on ascend those sweltering to ever the mountain summer days.

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STAY CONNECTED AND SAFE milliseconds, of VW’s Direct Place and answer calls via voice commands, Shift Gearboxthanks (DSG®), the fastestto the Routan’s optional UConnect™ Bluetooth® shifting production car transmission connectivity.

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Drag of For those desiring all the bells and whistles of the latestcoefficient inthe Passat in 1988 car entertainment technology, the JoyBox™ Entertainment System offers a 30-gig hard drive and it a USB port. You when became thecanworld’s first download and store your favorite music or car pictures from the .30 drag production to break your portable device. You can even play DVDs on the coefficient barrier navigation screen when the car is stationary.

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An optional DVD rear-seat entertainment system keeps passengers happily occupied with two 9" flat screens for the Routan’s second third rows, a wireless headset, Height of Ojos Del Salado, the world’s highest volcano, in feet.and The Volkswagen The 2009 Routan received a five-star frontal and side crash remote control, iPod® and USB the first vehicle to reach its summit test rating (1st andTouareg 2nd row, was driver and passengers) from connectivity and auxiliary input. You can the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. hook up some The 2-door manual Rabbit is the only vehicleeven under $16,500 togaming come systems to play on the Routan’s entertainment No matter what features itstandard may have, with the Routan ABS, ESP, ASR, EDL, electromechanical power steering, monitors. The two screens are capable encompasses the exterior and interior fit and finish, driverlaser welding, 6 airbags,** one-touch up/down windows, remote entry and alarm, turn signalsso those in the of independent operation, oriented suspension, superior ride and handling, and fun-toin thedrive mirrors, tilt/telescope steering, cruise control, 8-speaker stereo and an available 6-speed third row can watch a movie while those qualities so closely associated with Volkswagen vehicles. in the second can watch another—or play automatic transmission video games.

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*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is $16,300. **Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.

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Progress in Chattanooga

Our lifestyles and personalities often 1 Routan dictate our vehicle needs and wants.

Volkswagen’s minivan offers the versatility of flexible seating, interior craftsmanship Whether you’re a thrill seeker, performance and superior ride and handling that fiend, family man/woman, style aficionado, connects your life and the road ahead.

Young families and empty-nesters practical personality or anything in between, alike the Routan.

Practice makes perfect, as the saying goes.

And forappreciate Volkswagen, building Volkswagen’s expanding line of vehicles manufacturing and assembly plants is no different.

The more you has you covered. Just take a look at our do it, the the process and the better the finished production 14 answers to better your vehicle desires.

Discover facility. why the Chattanooga plant will be the culmination more about That’s each vehicle at new vw.com. of proven practices, effective techniques and the most advanced technology gathered from Volkswagen’s global plants to build the highest quality vehicles for the North American market.

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A performance hatchback fine-tuned to its essence, Assembly Shop the GTI offers Volkswagen owners much-desired performance, agility, responsive handling and Body Shop German tune-ability. The GTI answers the call of automotive enthusiasts.

Training Center Paint Shop

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The Eos thepeople first hardtop convertible a sunroof of is the supporting thewith overall team in its class, giving you option of anfrom open-air to transfer thethe knowledge Germany experience, top up or down. Now that’s fun for all to the plant in North America. According seasons. Eos tends to appeal to those who enjoy Don, the of learning from other socialto activities and strategy love to explore new places.

Volkswagen plants “allows us to meet the high expectations of our customers.”

As part of assembling the Chattanooga

facility, Don says, “We have Don shares. That means “working hard benchmarked our competition to reduce friction and weight to help lower to help assure our new midsize gas consumption, without compromising sedan, to be built at the new on performance or safety.” Fit and finish plant, will be the best in class. is another area of continued advancement.

We will also continue to “Gaps between the panels are down advance the Volkswagen to a minimum, which can only be achieved Production Way to help assure if body and component accuracy is realized a good launch and to develop in the manufacturing process.” a new standard in overall So on a 1,350-acre site northeast manufacturing.” While details of downtown Chattanooga, all the best of the new sedan are not yet finalized, from Volkswagen’s manufacturing plants Don has seen the clay model of the 5 Tiguan around the world will meet. The result? vehicle and is convinced customers The award-winning Tiguan is Volkswagen’s firstAn German-engineered, compact SUV, equipped advanced assembly facility will love it. featuring efficient performance and the heart and soul of the GTI. Tiguan typically appeals to provide North America with an exciting to those looking for a practical, fun-to-drive, attractive vehicle.

“This new sedan is part of an ongoing brand-new model and innovative effort “to improve our overall product technologies and processes to meet lineup to meet current and future future needs. customer expectations and demands,”

Partners in Education

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7 As part of its continued commitment6to the U.S. market, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., announced a five-year, $5.28 million initiative that will benefit academic The institutions in Tennessee.

Volkswagen’s Partners in Education program is a fun-to-drive, philanthropic Jetta SportWagen combines the The answer for those seeking 4 commitment designed to serve as a roominess catalyst forand educational enrichment. kicked off with sport a $2.1compact million education versatility of an SUV The program German-engineered sedan initiative to support students and teachers in advanced automotive technology at schools and institutions with theinterested ride, handling and economy at an affordable price, thetechnical Jetta comes with A thoughtfully crafted SUV that offers unsurpassed, Virginia and the Washington, D.C., area. of a compact car. The best of all worlds. loads of standard features. Many Jetta owners all-purpose driving capability, thethroughout Touareg 2 now are young, driven professionals just starting out. offers a TDI clean diesel engine option.

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Volkswagen helped theCC iconic The CC combines a rational sedan with the emotion of a coupe, offering Barbie doll celebrate her 50th value, sporty driving dynamics and dramatic styling. The most emotional birthday by transforming Volkswagen in years is a true work of art. a New Beetle Convertible into the ultimate Barbie dream 9 New Beetle Convertible car. The life-size, Barbie-pink Take the unique design and New Beetle Convertible fun qualities of the New Beetle features white customand add a drop top. leather interior and convertible top, handstitched floor mats, pink quilted leather-lined door pockets and armrests, a dipstick painted to match the color of Barbie’s favorite lipstick, and five shades of custom pink paint exterior color were mixed to create Barbie’s very own color.

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Displayed during Barbie’s birthday celebration at her 10 Passat Wagon real-life 3,500-square-foot The luxury of the Passat Malibu Dream House®sedan with loads of extra space, the Passat in Malibu, California, the Wagon offers performance, style and customized functionalityNew all inBeetle one vehicle.

Convertible was the perfect vehicle for this pop culture and fashion icon.

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Passat

Luxury does not have to come at a luxury price.

So says the Passat, Volkswagen’s most accessible German-engineered sport sedan with European styling inside and out. Passat often attracts selfconfident and college-educated people.

Now that you’ve learned about our family lineup, we invite you to play our Das 14 Questions game, Volkswagen’s version of 20 Questions. As life and tastes change, sometimes so do our vehicle needs. Find out what Volkswagen model is right for you by playing our game at dasautomagazine.com/questionsgame.

Rabbit

Nimble and efficient with plenty of power to move you, the Rabbit is ideal for big-city driving or wherever the road takes you.

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Clearly the most distinctive and recognizable model in the Volkswagen family, the New Beetle offers the unmistakable design and fun-to-drive qualities of a true icon. If you’re a creative person who enjoys driving just for the fun of it, the New Beetle might be right for you.

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Volkswagen’s sport compact sedan provides an exhilarating drive, thanks to its Autobahntested 2.0L, 200-hp engine with direct injection.

Ellen gives away Jetta TDI® clean diesel The Jetta TDI clean diesel sedan was a hot topic on The Ellen DeGeneres Show® earlier this year.

In fact, a Jetta TDI vehicle was given away to a deserving audience member.

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Volkswagen goes carbon-less In September 2007, Volkswagen launched the Carbon Neutral Project, a partnership with Carbonfund.org designed to address the issue of carbon emissions in global warming.

Under the groundbreaking program, Volkswagen paid for one year of carbon offsets for each new vehicle sold through the end of 2008, thereby reducing VW owners’ carbon “footprint.”

The project allowed Volkswagen to offset the cars’ carbon emissions by planting a variety of native trees in an area that became known as the VW Forest in Louisiana’s Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge. Take a look at the final results.

80,387 vehicles offset That equals the annual carbon output of 182,323 people.

Get in

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That’s equivalent to 863 football fields. One acre of healthy trees stores about 2.6 tons of carbon per year.

$1,795,624 donated by VW

With this amount of money, you could give 102 of your closest friends a Jetta.*

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Over 300,000 trees planted

A single mature tree releases enough oxygen back into the atmosphere to support two human beings.

419,343 tons of carbon offset

“The Volkswagen Carbon Neutral Project is the largest carbon offset reforestation project by a car company in the U.S.,” according to Carbonfund.org.

Each person in the U.S. generates about Our very first Getofin Gear sweepstakes announced in the 2.3 tons CO year.

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Volkswagen vehicles can go farther between oil changes, thanks to the use of synthetic oil in all models except the Routan.

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When you purchase a new 2009 Volkswagen vehicle, you get more than the keys and a fun-to-drive experience. You also get peace of mind with Volkswagen’s standard Carefree Maintenance Program*—a gem in a sea of vehicles that don’t come with such comforts.

for the first three years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) of ownership.

Let’s think about that for a minute.

Money you would typically be spending on your vehicle’s recommended service can now be used elsewhere. Now imagine Heavy-duty Liner what youTrunk could be spending that money With cargo organizer blocks (set of 4) on170 instead. Yeah, sounds good, right?

7B0 061 Adding even more to the carefree part of the program, a Courtesy Vehicle Check is available the first 90 days or 6,000 miles

We’re talking about comforts like nocharge regularly scheduled maintenance

The Carefree Maintenance Program also includes a courtesy vehicle check during the first 90 days or 6,000 miles.

(again, whichever comes first) of ownership. It’s a great chance to learn more about your vehicle’s features and get any questions you may have answered by an expert—your local Volkswagen dealer.

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*The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance™ Program covers each 2009 model year vehicle’s 10k, 20k and 30k scheduled maintenance intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, except for the Volkswagen Routan. The Routan Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s 6k, 12k, 18k, 24k, 30k and 36k scheduled maintenance intervals. Coverage is during the term of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. Does not include routine wear and tear on parts such as brakes, tires, wiper blades, light bulbs, etc.

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This issue, our favorite four-wheeled interviewer focuses his attention on Mark Miller of Volkswagen Motorsport, just after his successful finish at the 2009 Dakar Rally.

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Max: Mark, welcome, welcome. Come sit down. did you We now have How Garmin GPS! So good to have you here.

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Quite well. We finished second, which is a great Mark: Thanks, Max. It’s exciting to be sitting here with you. accomplishment. Even better is that my VW Motorsport I apologize that I’m a little dirty. I hope these famous white teammates finished first, meaning VW took the top two spots chairs are stain-resistant. in the single-largest motorsports event in the world.

Worry not, my dear friend. These chairs are as tough and resilient as the Race Touareg you drive so successfully. ® I must ask, however, why are youVolk-L so dirty?

You look Bluetooth Kit All track. models except Routan, New Beetle as though you’ve just come off the and model year 04-07 Touareg.

1K0 051 437 A and I just Well, I have. My navigator, Ralph Pitchford, finished the 2009 Dakar Rally. And what a finish we had.

What makes Volkswagen’s performance in this year’s Dakar so noteworthy?

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So that was a huge Volkswagen Black feather in the cap for Volkswagen Motorsport.

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Ah, I see. So the only reason VW Motorsport finished first and second is because of diesel.

What do you mean?

Well, because diesel is so dirty and sooty, the cars behind you probably couldn’t see anything.

So they couldn’t drive fast enough to keep up.

No, not exactly.

And, even if they could keep up, they probably didn’t want to.

Max, those are myths about diesel that just aren’t true any more. VW is revolutionizing clean diesel technology. TDI® clean diesel technology from VW isn’t dirty or sooty, and it’s certainly not loud, smelly or slow. Diesel has come a long way since the days you’re thinking of, and it’s thanks in large part to Volkswagen.

How so?

I was in Europe a couple of years ago, and had a chance to drive one of the Polo Cup cars there. After just 30 minutes, I was hooked. I was convinced we needed to do something like this in the States. I told Clark [Campbell, Volkswagen of America’s motorsports manager] that we need to do this. To Clark’s amazing credit, he also saw the potential and value in something like this, and he just ran with it. He hasn’t looked back, and the results speak for themselves.

I should probably stop telling people the TDI Cup was my idea, then.

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What’s next for you, Mark?

Racing. I am completely addicted to the feeling that racing gives me. It’s unlike anything else.

Even an interview with Max? Even an interview with you, Max. I hope you understand.

I love rally racing because of what it requires of you.

It’s about more than just racing ability. You have to be quick-thinking and make good decisions.

You must be disciplined.

Which leads me to my last question: Are you looking for a new navigator? I’m very good with maps.

And I’ve been all over the world.

Not at the moment, but thanks for the offer. It would be a tight fit getting you in the Race Touareg, anyway.

But we’d make it work if we had to.

Fair enough. I’m here if you need me, Mark.

And I know where to find you.

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Golf Named

World Car of the Year The Volkswagen Golf was honored as the 2009 World Car of the Year. A jury of 59 international automotive journalists from 25 countries around the world chose this year’s World Car of the Year. The announcement, which was made at this year’s New York International Auto Show, comes at the introduction of the sixth-generation, all-new 2010 Volkswagen Golf (see page 48), arriving in dealerships this fall. “It is a tremendous honor for Volkswagen to have its global bestselling model, the Golf, named the 2009 World Car of the Year,” said Stefan Jacoby, President/CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. More than 26 million Golf models in 120 countries have been sold, making it one of the top-selling vehicles of all time.

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Ward’s Automotive Group has honored the Volkswagen CC with one of the 2009 Ward’s Interior of the Year awards. According to Ward’s, the eleven winners who were recognized this year all had two key elements in common: great looks and great value. “There are certain aspects we look at closely in the Interior of the Year competition, and value is just as important to us as fit-and-finish, styling, comfort and safety,” says Drew Winter, editor in chief of Ward’s AutoWorld magazine. The Volkswagen CC was recognized in the popular-priced car category and is described by Ward’s as having “a beautifully executed interior.”

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If the term “green car” automatically conjures up an image of a hybrid vehicle, you should know there’s another option that’s quickly growing in popularity. Today, “green” in automotive terms also includes clean diesel.

In fact, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel was recently named the 2009 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal®, which evaluated a wide range of potential contenders, including several hybrids. The judges sought the car that offered the most significant achievement in environmental performance. In the end, they rated the Jetta the best of the best.

Why Jetta and clean diesel? Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal, explains, “Hybrids have dominated the discussion of environmentally positive vehicles in recent years. The highly fuelefficient Jetta TDI shows that advanced clean diesel has arrived and is poised to change this dynamic. With its affordable price point, refined ride and handling, and high fuel economy, the Jetta TDI shows that hybrids now have a strong competitor in the marketplace.”

The Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen break new ground for clean diesel by meeting emissions standards in all 50 states, including California (the most

stringent)—all without the use of additives or extraordinary measures. The Jetta TDI also achieves an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 30 city/41 highway mpg (manual transmission, your mileage may vary). A leading third-party certifier, AMCI, tested the Jetta TDI and found it performed 24 percent better in realworld conditions, achieving 38 mpg in the city and 44 mpg on the highway.* The jury that selected the 2009 Green Car of the Year was comprised of four Green Car Journal editors in addition to invited jurors, including automotive icon Carroll Shelby, auto expert and comedian Jay Leno, Sierra Club executive director Carl Pope, Natural Resources Defense Council president Frances Beinecke and Ocean Futures Society president Jean-Michel Cousteau. *30 city/41 highway EPA estimates (manual transmission). 38 city /44 highway real-world fuel economy based on AMCI testing. Your mileage may vary. For more information on Volkswagen, go to vw.com.

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On another plot of the six-square-mile airbase, “Neil hired all his car-racing buddies,” a second-unit crew captures some eye-popping says CP+B producer Julie Vosburgh. To be car-to-car footage of a Jetta TDI playing bumper tag with clear, they are all highly proficient at their respective jobs in the film industry.

Cool stuff. It’s what the people want.a chase vehicle rigged to exceed 110 mph while recording rock-still moving images.

You cannot fake your way through an The chase vehicle is painted flat assignment like this black to eliminate the possibility —so much of what is of reflecting its own image in the accomplished happens metal of the vehicle it’s shooting. without instructions.

A 20-foot jib arm extends from a mount on the reinforced roof, and “We found the people the camera can come to within who were most Lamis Tote inches of the subject car, driven Avocado with New Beetle logo debossed in passionate about

by Jetta TDI Cup champion, Josh bottom corner. (Also available in Brown, Red working on this and Burnt Orange.) Magnetic snap closure.

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“I’m after heightened reality,” says Tardio.

“I want it to feel real—like a film that a real Volkswagen enthusiast would go out and make. It’s their film on steroids, basically.”

So, it’s a little “loose” in look. The camera wobbles when the actors exchange words, as if an amateur is at the helm.

“The audience should relate to them and think, ‘If this was me, this is the film I’d make,’” says Tardio.

“You want the actors to be funny and you want them to feel real. The audience should feel like they helped make this film.”

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sideways and more action-looking than what’s fast.

It’s a little against my instincts, but it’s great— instead of driving for the stopwatch, I’m driving for the camera lens.”

Josh offers an interesting insight after an hour or so of precision driving.

“It’s amazing how similar racing and film-making is,” says Hurley.

“I was shocked at the attention to detail. It’s so many stages beyond what you would expect, and race driving is the same way.”

Which is why when it comes to debunking diesel myths, no detail is insignificant. Like this one, for example:dasautomagazine. com/dieseldebunk. Check it out for more on debunking diesel and our behind-the-scenes account.

In its series of online videos, Volkswagen dispels the myth that diesels don’t start in the cold by literally freezing a Golf TDI in ice.

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Coming clean VW dispels diesel myths online

Okay, it’s 8:43 a.m. Time to get something in the can—a carryover term from the days when film was king.

Today it’s all digital, but it can still look like film. A production crew of 50-plus gathers at the intersection of two 10,000-foot runways on the decommissioned El Toro Marine Air Station in Irvine, California.

Today’s mission: document three concepts that debunk the myth of diesel engines as sluggish, unreliable and dirty.

One involves a drag race and a skid pad test between a Jetta TDI® and a Toyota® Prius; one involves a Volkswagen Golf TDI in a meat-locker-deep-freeze-start-up test; and one determines which vehicle makes the Touareg 2 VWcleanest Garage coffee—a Sign ® your territory with this 12" metal 240 Diesel.

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“We decided to take these myths on directly,” said Brian Thomas, General Manager of Brand Marketing for Volkswagen. “If we were to decide to dispel the myth that clean diesel was dirty, what if we took a coffee filter

and placed it over the exhaust of an old-school diesel and a clean diesel and compared the two? Which would be cleaner?”

“We felt that showcasing the technology was the right approach, and it’s pretty incredible.

“The pillars of the Volkswagen Brand are What if? We’re not telling. You’ll have innovation, value and responsibility,” to check out dasautomagazine.com/ says Thomas. “TDI technology supports dieseldebunk to discover the outcomes. those pillars. It’s right in line with our key This article offers a thin life slice of how brand message.”

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of the last 30 minutes winds down.

“Be cool if an F-14 buzzed us right now,” someone says, looking to the sky. A mission of bygone days.

The diesel decaf scenario is now imminent—two actors in lab coats stage next to the two running vehicles.

Behind them is a vista of converging runways and mountains. In front of them, a discussion begins.

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“Zip ties? Rusty wire? Rubber bands?” offers the prop master. He’s wearing this brown baseball hat with a flat bill.

“Rubber bands,” says the AD. “Let’s try rubber bands.”

Suddenly, it all gels. The AD barks: “Rolling sound, cell phones on vibrate, walkies down…and we have speed!”

Speed is the director’s cue to call “Action!” He’s Neil Tardio, a veteran of comedic television commercials, race car enthusiast—and one of 60 directors considered.

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Art Brewer grew up in the Laguna Beach, Calif., area where if you’re not surfing, you’re not living. That explains why his career began by capturing the spirit and awesomeness of Laguna’s surf culture. In his esteemed 30-year career, Art has circled the globe countless times chasing the world’s best waves and best surfers. His images and portraits have been celebrated in numerous gallery showings and in publications, including Rolling Stone®, Esquire® and Sports Illustrated®. For this issue of Das Auto Magazine, Art shot behind-the-scenes during the making of one of Volkswagen’s diesel videos featured on tditruthanddare.com.

The man behind our Tiguan mystery shots in this issue is Bo Streeter.

Turn to page 33 to see some of Bo’s stunning shots and take a guess as to what city he and the Tiguan were in for this shoot. Bo also traveled to the Jetta TDI Cup driver selection event to chronicle the hopes and efforts of this season’s talented participants. In addition to Das Auto, Bo’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone®, Forbes® and Fortune®.

Let your head do the talking.

Contributors

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